Lagoon Brittle Star
Ophiocoma scolopendrina
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–13 m
- Max size: 2.4 cm
- For divers: safe
A small brittle star of reef flats and rocky shores, this species wedges its disc into crevices and waves its arms out into the open. It reaches only about 2 centimetres across the disc and sweeps the water and rubble for detritus and surface drifting food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Ophiacanthida › Ophiocomidae › Ophiocoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212378.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lagoon Brittle Star live?
- The Lagoon Brittle Star (Ophiocoma scolopendrina) is typically found at 0–13 m.
- Is the Lagoon Brittle Star dangerous to divers?
- The Lagoon Brittle Star is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lagoon Brittle Star get?
- The Lagoon Brittle Star grows to about 2.4 cm.