Rasberry Brittle Star
Ophiocten amitinum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 23–3566 m
- For divers: safe
A brittle star that feeds on seabed deposits, sweeping food from stones, sand, gravel, shell and mud across an enormous depth range down to about 3,566 metres. It moves by writhing its five slender arms rather than using tube feet.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Ophiurida › Ophiuridae › Ophiocten
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 173536.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rasberry Brittle Star live?
- The Rasberry Brittle Star (Ophiocten amitinum) is typically found at 23–3566 m.
- Is the Rasberry Brittle Star dangerous to divers?
- The Rasberry Brittle Star is harmless to divers.