Ophiactis savignyi

Pigmy brittle star
Zwerg-Schlangenstern
Dwerg-brokkelster
Ophiure naine
Ofiura enana

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

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 10 Meters.

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 : 5 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