Ophionereis reticulata

Reticulated brittle star
Netzförmiger Schlangenstern
Netvormige brokkelster
Ophiure réticulée
Ofiura reticulada

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

The species is generally found on the reef
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species is rather mobile for an echinoderm
The species can be found between 0 and 250 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally living in a group
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 15 cm
Number of arms : 5
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

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