Serpent's Table Brittlestar
Ophiura albida
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–850 m
This small brittle star crowds the muddy sands of estuaries and coastal seas, sometimes in huge numbers, down to around 850 metres. Its agile arms let it scavenge organic debris and snatch small animals, sweeping the bottom clean.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Ophiurida › Ophiuridae › Ophiura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 124913.
FAQ
- How deep does the Serpent's Table Brittlestar live?
- The Serpent's Table Brittlestar (Ophiura albida) is typically found at 2–850 m.