Ophiacantha vivipara Ljungman, 1870
Brooding spiny brittle star
Ophiacantha vivipara
photo by Arntz, Wolf E.

Family:  Ophiacanthidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 1097 m
Distribution:  Southern Pacific, Southwest Atlantic and Antarctic. Temperate to polar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found on rocks, shells and kelp at depths of 0 to 1097 m (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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