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Linckia columbiae
Linckia columbiae Gray, 1840
Fragile star
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Family:  Ophidiasteridae ()
Max. size:  10 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific and Western Central Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is found in intertidal and subtidal areas at depths of 0 to 100 m (Ref. 83942). It is known to break off its arms when threatened and as a means of asexual reproduction (Ref. 865).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  C: Ref. 865.

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