Ophiarachnella gorgonia

Gorgonian brittle star
Ophiure des gorgones

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Surrounding and environment

The species is generally found on the reef
The species lives attached to a sea fan or hydroids
The species is not very mobile
The species can be found between 0 and 50 Meters.
Rare species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 17 cm
Number of arms : 5
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : -

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest