Purple Brittle Star
Ophiothrix purpurea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1046 m
Long, slender, spiny arms wave from coral reefs and rubble, where this purple brittle star wedges its disc among sessile life. It reaches food in several ways, sometimes trapping drifting particles, sometimes scavenging or grabbing small prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Amphilepidida › Ophiotrichidae › Ophiothrix
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 244144.
FAQ
- How deep does the Purple Brittle Star live?
- The Purple Brittle Star (Ophiothrix purpurea) is typically found at 0–1046 m.