Green Brittle Star
Ophiarachna incrassata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 5.5 cm
The green brittle star hides under coral rubble and among algae and seagrass on shallow reef flats down to about 20 metres. Unlike its plankton straining relatives, it actively hunts small invertebrates across the reef at night.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Ophiacanthida › Ophiomyxidae › Ophiarachna
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213207.
FAQ
- How deep does the Green Brittle Star live?
- The Green Brittle Star (Ophiarachna incrassata) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- How big does the Green Brittle Star get?
- The Green Brittle Star grows to about 5.5 cm.