How deep does the Brittlestar live?

The Brittlestar (Ophioderma brevispinum) is typically found at 1–223 m.

Brittlestar

Ophioderma brevispinum

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–223 m

A short spined brittle star of seagrass and soft bottoms, it ranges from the intertidal into deep water and over rubble. Its smooth, flexible arms coil and grip as it creeps through cover, gathering scraps and small prey.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Ophiacanthida › Ophiodermatidae › Ophioderma

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 245516.

FAQ

How deep does the Brittlestar live?: The Brittlestar (Ophioderma brevispinum) is typically found at 1–223 m.