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Family Ophiuridae

Ophiura ophiura

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Serpent 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: Ophiuridae

    Genus: Ophiura

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

 Ophiura ophiura (Serpent Brittle Star)
Photo © habitas.org.uk
Ophiura albida Antedon mediterranea
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