Smooth Brittle Star
Ophiarachnella gorgonia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 1.5 cm
A smooth armed brittle star of rocks, corals and reef crevices down to around 50 metres, this species also turns up in the fouling growth around mariculture sites. Its disc spans only a couple of centimetres, with long flexible arms trailing from it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Ophiacanthida › Ophiodermatidae › Ophiarachnella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213218.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smooth Brittle Star live?
- The Smooth Brittle Star (Ophiarachnella gorgonia) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- How big does the Smooth Brittle Star get?
- The Smooth Brittle Star grows to about 1.5 cm.