Ophiura albida

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Ophiura albida

Ophiura albida Forbes, 1839
Serpent's table brittlestar

photo by Coudre, Christian

Family:	Ophiuridae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 2 - 850 m
Distribution:	Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean: Europe. Temperate and subtropical.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Inhabits estuarine and inshore areas (Ref. 96352). Found in large numbers along the coastal zone in the North Sea off Belgium. Inhabits fine to coarse-grained sediments with low to medium mud content (maximum of 40%). Possess agile and strong arms (Ref. 7882). A microvore-carnivore-scavenger that feeds on organic detritus and animal matter (Ref. 96352).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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