Ophiopteris papillosa (Lyman, 1875)
Flatspine brittlestar
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Family:  Ophiocomidae ()
Max. size:  17.5 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 140 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found on rocks and kelp holdfasts from the low intertidal (Ref. 865).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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