Spiny Brittle Star
Breviturma paucigranulata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–24 m
- For divers: safe
A spiny brittle star that hides in rubble, coral reef and rocky bottoms in the intertidal and just below. Its long, fragile arms break easily but regrow, and it is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Ophiacanthida › Ophiocomidae › Breviturma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1306673.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spiny Brittle Star live?
- The Spiny Brittle Star (Breviturma paucigranulata) is typically found at 1–24 m.
- Is the Spiny Brittle Star dangerous to divers?
- The Spiny Brittle Star is harmless to divers.