Ophiocoma echinata
Blunt-spined brittle star
Stumpfdorn-Schlangenstern
Stompgestekelde brokkelster
Ophiure à piquants obtus
Ofiura de espinas romas
Distribution
- 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
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!