Flaccid Brittle Star (Ophiomyxa flaccida)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Ophiomyxa flaccida
- Common name
- Flaccid Brittle Star
- Category
- Echinoderms
- Family
- Ophiomyxidae
- Genus
- Ophiomyxa
- Size
- 2–4 cm
- Depth
- 10–100 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- sandy-bottom, muddy-bottom
- Behaviours
- benthic, nocturnal
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific
Description
Ophiomyxa flaccida reaches 4 cm diameter. Deep brittle star (Ophiomyxidae) from wide distribution. Pale soft beige, very lax flaccid arms, small disc. Sand-mud inhabitant 10-100 m. Suspension microphage. Minimally threatened = LC.
Photo of Flaccid Brittle Star
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Flaccid Brittle Star?
- Flaccid Brittle Star (Ophiomyxa flaccida) reaches 2–4 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Flaccid Brittle Star?
- Flaccid Brittle Star is found between 10–100 m deep.
- Is the Flaccid Brittle Star dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Flaccid Brittle Star?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Flaccid Brittle Star?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.
Other species in the family Ophiomyxidae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 243863)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2276556)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia