Linckia multifora

Scientific name Linckia multifora
Descriptor Lamarck
Year of description 1816
IUCN category (World) NE
Family Ophidiasteridae
Genus Linckia
Linckia multifora Linckia multifora

Introduction

Linckia multifora is a salt water echinoderm.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • Size
    12 - 20 cm
  • Motif
    tasks
  • Size
    12 - 20 cm
  • Motif
    tasks

How to recognize Linckia multifora ?

Linckia multifora measures between 12 and 20 cm. This echinoderm is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and blanc body. The also has rouge tasks.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    algae-eating
  • Sociability
    solitary
  • territorial
    No
  • Way of living
    diurnal

Linckia multifora is an echinoderm solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is algae-eating .

n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovipare qui pond en eau libre
    • Active sexual selection
      No

Linckia multifora is an echinoderm ovipare qui pond en eau libre.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : NE

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What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    24 - 29 °C
  • Depth
    0 - 69 m

Biotope presentation

Linckia multifora is most often found at a depth between 0m and 69m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

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