How deep does the Red Ophiocoma live?

The Red Ophiocoma (Ophiomastix wendtii) is typically found at 1–27 m.

Red Ophiocoma

Ophiomastix wendtii

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–27 m

A brittle star of seagrass beds and corals, found from intertidal flats down to nearly thirty metres. It tucks its disc into cover and spreads its long arms to gather food, and the red ophiocoma is notable for eyes built into its very skin.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Ophiacanthida › Ophiocomidae › Ophiomastix

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1307747.

FAQ

How deep does the Red Ophiocoma live?: The Red Ophiocoma (Ophiomastix wendtii) is typically found at 1–27 m.