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Family Ophiotrichidae

Ophiothrix fragilis

(Abildgaard in O.F. Muller, 1789)

Blue-Star Brittle Star

Not Reef Tank Suitable

Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank

Range: Northern Atlantic Ocean: European waters.

Natural Environment: Inhabits rocky coastal areas.

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the home tropical aquarium trade.

Has a temperature range of 50 to 65°F (10 - 18°C).

Taxonomy:

    Kingdom: Animalia

    Phylum: Echinodermata

    Class: Ophiuroidea

    Order: Ophiurida

    Family: Ophiotrichidae

    Genus: Ophiothrix

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

 Ophiothrix fragilis (Blue-Star Brittle Star)
Photo © Daniel Geiger
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