Ophiuroid
Amphioplus hastatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–69 m
- For divers: safe
A burrowing brittle star of clay and sand bottoms, it lives from shallow water down to about seventy metres. It anchors its disc in the sediment and reaches out with long, jointed arms to gather detritus and small prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Amphilepidida › Amphiuridae › Amphioplus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 242836.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ophiuroid live?
- The Ophiuroid (Amphioplus hastatus) is typically found at 2–69 m.
- Is the Ophiuroid dangerous to divers?
- The Ophiuroid is harmless to divers.