Reticulated Brittle Star
Ophionereis reticulata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–221 m
A slender brittle star of rocky reefs, seagrass beds and coral, it tucks its disc into a crevice and lets long banded arms reach out to gather scraps. It turns up from the shoreline down to around 220 metres, often nestled among Porites coral and rubble.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Amphilepidida › Ophionereididae › Ophionereis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 124833.
FAQ
- How deep does the Reticulated Brittle Star live?
- The Reticulated Brittle Star (Ophionereis reticulata) is typically found at 1–221 m.