How deep does the Brittlestar live?

The Brittlestar (Ophiothela venusta) is typically found at 0–40 m.

Brittlestar

Ophiothela venusta

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–40 m

A small brittle star that wraps its arms around the branches of gorgonian sea fans, riding them like a living trellis. It also turns up in seagrass, rocky crevices and on sponges, sweeping the water for fine particles of food in the shallows down to about 40 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Amphilepidida › Ophiotrichidae › Ophiothela

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213400.

FAQ

How deep does the Brittlestar live?: The Brittlestar (Ophiothela venusta) is typically found at 0–40 m.