| Family: |
Ophiodermatidae () |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Iran and United Arab Emirates. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Prefers being hidden under subtidal rocks and among corals with just its arms exposed (Ref. 102838). Found on coral reef, subtidal rock and is epizoic on sponges (Ref. 107862). Prefers being hidden under subtidal rocks and among corals with just its arms exposed (Ref. 102838). Found on coral reef, subtidal rock and is epizoic on sponges (Ref. 107862). Ophiuroids may be carnivores, scavengers, deposit feeders or suspension feeders (Ref. 833). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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