Coralline Brittle Star
Ophiocomella ophiactoides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–18 m
A small brittle star that twines its slender arms through seagrass, coral and rubble, it tucks its disc out of sight and lets the arms do the feeding. Quick to drop and regrow an arm if seized, it gathers food particles and detritus from the surfaces it clings to.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Ophiacanthida › Ophiocomidae › Ophiocomella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 243584.
FAQ
- How deep does the Coralline Brittle Star live?
- The Coralline Brittle Star (Ophiocomella ophiactoides) is typically found at 1–18 m.