Five-Armed Ophiactis
Ophiactis quinqueradia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–618 m
A small brittle star of hard reef bottoms, this species grips coral and rock and ranges from a couple of metres down past six hundred. It extends its five thin arms to gather food drifting past.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Amphilepidida › Ophiactidae › Ophiactis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 243464.
FAQ
- How deep does the Five-Armed Ophiactis live?
- The Five-Armed Ophiactis (Ophiactis quinqueradia) is typically found at 2–618 m.