Ophiothrix fragilis
Ophiothrix fragilis (Abildgaard, 1789)
Common brittle star
Ophiothrix fragilis
photo by Fenwick, David

Family:  Ophiotrichidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 1244 m
Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean: Europe. Temperate and subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in muddy bottoms in the sub-littoral to bathyal zones (Ref. 96352). A passive suspension feeder (Ref. 96376). A microvore-carnivore-scavenger that feeds on organic detritus and animal matter (Ref. 96352).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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