Ophiarachnella gorgonia (Müller & Troschel, 1842) Smooth brittle star |
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Batoy, Corazon B. |
Family: | Ophiodermatidae () | |||
Max. size: | 1.5 cm WD (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | Size refers to disc diameter (Ref. 87041). Found on rocks, corals and in coral reefs (Refs. 87041, 129602). In crevices, part of fouling communities found in mariculture zones (Refs. 127121, 129602) (Ref. 84821). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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