|
Ophiocoma echinata |
Distribution |
|
|
Blunt-spined brittle star |
|
Stumpfdorn-Schlangenstern |
|
Stompgestekelde brokkelster |
|
Ophiure à piquants obtus |
|
Ofiura de espinas romas |
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Surrounding and environment |
|
The species is generally found on the reef
The species is not very mobile
The species can be found between 2 and 30 Meters.
Uncommon Species
|
|
General behaviour of the species |
|
Species generally living in a group The animal retracts or curls up if it is disturbed
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size : 18 cm
Number of arms : 5
The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
