Family: |
Ophiomyxidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 307 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Endemic to Kermadec Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A commensal brittle star that attaches itself to antipatharian corals (Ref. 88949). Found in the upper slope (Ref. 106682). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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