Angular Brittle Star
Ophiothrix angulata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–540 m
The angular brittle star clings to corals, seagrass and mangrove roots, its spiny arms reaching out to trap drifting particles. It lives perched on other surfaces from the shallows down to several hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Amphilepidida › Ophiotrichidae › Ophiothrix
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 244162.
FAQ
- How deep does the Angular Brittle Star live?
- The Angular Brittle Star (Ophiothrix angulata) is typically found at 0–540 m.