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Brittle Star
Brittle Star
Serpent Star, Snake Star
Ophiuroidea spp.

Description:

Related to a sea star, has long flexible and slender arms of a relatively smaller diameter to its body. Arms may be covered in small hairs.

Average Maximum Size:

7.62 cm (3 in) diameter of central disc

Adults Distinguishing Characteristics:

Juveniles Distinguishing Characteristics:

Range:

Habitat:

Typically associated with muddy or sandy bottoms, in shallow waters of estuaries. Also associated with reefs.

Notes:

Regulated Species:

No

Regulations Website:
Species: Ophiuroidea spp.
Family: Ophiuroidea
Family Description: Brittle Stars
Mouth Type: NA
Tail Type: NA
Dorsal Type: NA

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