Luidia magnifica Fisher, 1906
Magnificent star
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Luidiidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 18 - 133 m
Distribution:  Central Pacific: Philippines and Hawaiian Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy areas in shallow waters (Ref. 800).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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