Metrodira subulata is a species of starfish in the family Echinasteridae.

It is found on the seabed in shallow parts of the Indo-Pacific region.

Metrodira subulata has long, slender tapering arms.

The aboral (upper) surface has many granulations and large pores.

[2] The spines are red, which contrasts with the sombre body colour and is considered an aposematic trait.