Ophiocoma erinaceus Müller & Troschel, 1842
Ophiocoma erinaceus
photo by Batoy, Corazon B.

Family:  Ophiocomidae ()
Max. size:  2.5 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 27 m
Distribution:  Entire Indo-Pacific except for Pakistan, and western India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Disk diameter: 2.0 to 2.5 cm.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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