Sand Burrowing Brittle Star
Acrocnida brachiata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–40 m
This brittle star buries itself in silt and fine sand of estuaries and inshore flats, stretching its arms up to feed. It takes both organic detritus and small prey, switching between sieving the sediment and scavenging.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Amphilepidida › Amphiuridae › Acrocnida
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 236130.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sand Burrowing Brittle Star live?
- The Sand Burrowing Brittle Star (Acrocnida brachiata) is typically found at 5–40 m.