Black Brittle Star
Ophiocoma echinata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–24 m
A brittle star of seagrass, reef and mangrove, the black brittle star hides among coral rubble by day and reaches its slender arms out to gather drifting food. It lives in shallow water down to about 24 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Ophiacanthida › Ophiocomidae › Ophiocoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 243573.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Brittle Star live?
- The Black Brittle Star (Ophiocoma echinata) is typically found at 0–24 m.