Harlequin Brittle Star
Ophioderma appressum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–180 m
On reefs this brittle star stays hidden by day, wedged in cracks, while on mangrove peat banks it sprawls out in the open. Its banded arms feed on detritus and fine particles across seagrass, coral and rubble from the shallows to about 180 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Ophiacanthida › Ophiodermatidae › Ophioderma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 245143.
FAQ
- How deep does the Harlequin Brittle Star live?
- The Harlequin Brittle Star (Ophioderma appressum) is typically found at 0–180 m.