Post by Deinobrontornis on Mar 5, 2012 18:37:38 GMT -5
Red-knobbed starfish - Protoreaster linckii
Red-knobbed Starfish (Protoreaster linckii), also known as the red spine star, African sea star, and the African red knob sea star is a species of starfish.
Description:
Protoreaster linckii grows to a maximum diameter of 12 inches (30 cm). It has numerous tubercles located along its five arms. These tubercles are bright red and extend upward from the arms. It has a gray body with stripes that connect the tubercles. This creates an appearance of a grid made of interconnecting wires.
The skeleton is composed of many calcareous ossicles and spicules. They are located inside the layer of connective tissue. This skeleton supports the large disk.
Distribution:
Indo-Pacific
Habitat:
This species is found in locations ranging from shallow tidal pools to reefs up to 100 meters (328 ft) deep.
Behavior and diet:
Protoreaster linckii is active in the daytime. It is a popular aquarium fish, however, it is considered incompatible with other animals as it will eat many different species, such as soft corals, sponges, tubeworms, clams, other starfish, and various invertebrates.
Red-knobbed Starfish (Protoreaster linckii), also known as the red spine star, African sea star, and the African red knob sea star is a species of starfish.
Description:
Protoreaster linckii grows to a maximum diameter of 12 inches (30 cm). It has numerous tubercles located along its five arms. These tubercles are bright red and extend upward from the arms. It has a gray body with stripes that connect the tubercles. This creates an appearance of a grid made of interconnecting wires.
The skeleton is composed of many calcareous ossicles and spicules. They are located inside the layer of connective tissue. This skeleton supports the large disk.
Distribution:
Indo-Pacific
Habitat:
This species is found in locations ranging from shallow tidal pools to reefs up to 100 meters (328 ft) deep.
Behavior and diet:
Protoreaster linckii is active in the daytime. It is a popular aquarium fish, however, it is considered incompatible with other animals as it will eat many different species, such as soft corals, sponges, tubeworms, clams, other starfish, and various invertebrates.
