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Family Ophiotrichidae

Macrophiothrix variabilis

(Duncan, 1887)

Green Brittle Star

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Western Pacific Ocean

Size: 15 inches (37 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits sandy reef areas.

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the home aquarium trade.

Taxonomy:

    Kingdom: Animalia

    Phylum: Echinodermata

    Class: Ophiuroidea

    Order: Ophiurida

    Family: Ophiotrichidae

    Genus: Macrophiothrix

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

A possible small fish and shrimp consumer.

 Macrophiothrix variabilis (Green Brittle Star)
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