Fly Swatter Brittle Star
Ophiuroglypha lymani
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–800 m
- For divers: safe
A deposit feeding brittle star found on rock, sand, mud and kelp from thirty metres down to around eight hundred. It gathers organic particles from the seabed with its long flexible arms.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Ophiurida › Ophiopyrgidae › Ophiuroglypha
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 173682.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fly Swatter Brittle Star live?
- The Fly Swatter Brittle Star (Ophiuroglypha lymani) is typically found at 30–800 m.
- Is the Fly Swatter Brittle Star dangerous to divers?
- The Fly Swatter Brittle Star is harmless to divers.