Ophiolepis elegans Lütken, 1859
Elegant brittle star
Ophiolepis elegans
photo by O'Keefe, Jo

Family:  Ophiuridae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 92 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in an estuarine environment (Ref. 111335).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

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