species: Ophiocoma scolopendrina in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Ophiocoma scolopendrina


©Anne: Ophiocoma scolopendrina at Lizard Island 

©Anne: Ophiocoma scolopendrina at Lizard Island, found under granite slab

©Anne: Ophiocoma scolopendrina at Lizard Island, oral surface

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Ophiuroidea
Order Ophiurida
Family Ophiocomidae
Genus Ophiocoma
Species Ophiocoma scolopendrina
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Distinguishing features

A large brittlestar found shallow rocky areas with arms only exposed. Dark above, pale below. Fine granulation on disc, two tentacle scales. 

Size

  • Up to 18 cm (Arm length)
  • Up to 2 cm (Disc diameter)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Local abundance

  • Lizard Island: Very abundant in shallow rocky areas

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References

  • Clark, A.M. and F.W.E. Rowe (1971). Monograph of shallow-water Indo-west Pacific echinoderms British Museum (Natural History), London.