The Blue Linckia Starfish is a common inhabitant of coral reef and shallow sandy tidal zones. They feed on detritous in the tidal pools

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The Blue Linckia Starfish is a common inhabitant of coral reef and shallow sandy tidal zones. They feed on detritous in the tidal pools and is slow moving. Numbers in many areas are on the decline owing to over-utilization forthe aquarium and tourist trade.

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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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