Ophioderma squamosissimus
Red serpent brittle star
Roter Karibik-Schlangenstern
Rode brokkelster
Ophiure lisse rouge
Ofiura rojo del Caribe
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally found on the reef
- The species is rather mobile for an echinoderm
- The species can be found between 1 and 15 Meters.
- Uncommon 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 : 20 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
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!