Ophiuroid
Ophiostigma isocanthum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–223 m
- For divers: safe
A small brittle star that clings to seagrass, Halimeda algae and coral heads, this ophiuroid also shelters under rocks on muddy organic sand. It ranges from the intertidal down to over 200 metres and ties itself closely to algae and sponges.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Amphilepidida › Amphiuridae › Ophiostigma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 244070.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ophiuroid live?
- The Ophiuroid (Ophiostigma isocanthum) is typically found at 1–223 m.
- Is the Ophiuroid dangerous to divers?
- The Ophiuroid is harmless to divers.