Ophiocten amitinum Lyman, 1878
Rasberry brittle star
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Family:  Ophiuridae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 23 - 3566 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific, Southwest Atlantic and Antarctic.
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Biology:  This deposit feeder is found on stones, sand, gravel, shell, kelp, and mud at depths of 23 to 3566 m (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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