How deep does the Brittlestar live?

The Brittlestar (Amphiura arcystata) is typically found at 6–849 m.

Brittlestar

Amphiura arcystata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 6–849 m

This burrowing brittle star digs its disc into soft sediment and lets its long arms trail out to gather drifting food. It ranges astonishingly wide in depth, from the intertidal down to nearly 850 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Amphilepidida › Amphiuridae › Amphiura

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 244889.

FAQ

How deep does the Brittlestar live?: The Brittlestar (Amphiura arcystata) is typically found at 6–849 m.