How big does the Brittle Star get?

The Brittle Star grows to about 30 cm.

Brittle Star

Ophiopsila californica

Group: Other
Max size: 30 cm

This brittle star buries its disc in sand or mud and leaves only its arms exposed above the surface to feel for drifting food. It lives in shallow subtidal water and the arms can reach about 30 centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Amphilepidida › Ophiopsilidae › Ophiopsila

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 244007.

FAQ

How big does the Brittle Star get?: The Brittle Star grows to about 30 cm.