Photo Image Blue sea star Linckia laevigata

BLUE SEA STAR

Linckia laevigata

This sea star is very common. They are usually found in shallow water and can have several color variations. They appear to be scavengers but can also feed on algae and microbes. Their body size is up to 40cm.
Frequency of sightings:
Common
Best time of year:
All Year Round
Divesites seen at:
Angels Window, Aw Shucks, Batu Angus, Batu Kapal, Batu Merah, Batu Sandar, California Dreaming, Critter Hunt, Dantes Wall, Goby A Crab, Jiko Yansi, Lembeh Resort House Reef, Makawide, Makawide 2, Makawide 3, Nudi Falls, Nudi Retreat, Pantai Jiko, Pantai Kecil, Pantai Parigi, Pante Abo, Pintu Colada, Police Pier, Police Pier 2

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Invertebrate
Echinoderm
Asteroidea
Sea Star
-	Baby watcher
-	Blue sea star
-	Brittle star
-	Crown Of Thorn Starfish (COTS)
-	Granulate sea star
-	Lumpy sea star
-	Pin-cushion sea star