Ophiocoma scolopendrina

Reef flat berittle star
Riffdach - Schlangenstern
Lagune-brokkelster
Ophiure des lagons
Ofiura negra frágil
Ofiura scolopendrina

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Surrounding and environment

The species is generally found on the reef
The species is not very mobile
The species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally living in a group

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

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!