Brittlestar
Amphiodia pulchella
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–71 m
A slender armed brittle star of coral reefs, it tucks its disc out of sight and spreads its arms over Halimeda algae and corals like Porites. It ranges from a metre down to about 70 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Amphilepidida › Amphiuridae › Amphiodia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 242674.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brittlestar live?
- The Brittlestar (Amphiodia pulchella) is typically found at 1–71 m.