Ophiuroid
Amphiura crispa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- For divers: safe
A small brittle star of shallow reefs down to about 5 metres, it tucks among corals, stones and sand with its slender arms trailing out. Brittle stars like this one may scavenge, hunt small prey or sift detritus and drifting food, and it is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Amphilepidida › Amphiuridae › Amphiura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212361.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ophiuroid live?
- The Ophiuroid (Amphiura crispa) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Ophiuroid dangerous to divers?
- The Ophiuroid is harmless to divers.