Ophionereis dubia

Ophionereis dubia (Müller & Troschel, 1842)
Striped brittlestar

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Family:	Ophionereididae ()
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Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m
Distribution:	Indo-West Pacific. Questionable in Pitcairn.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Depth information reported for China (Ref. 81187). Found at low tide in rocky intertidal on pebbly substratum, coarse sand and among different macroalgae (Ref. 107858). Also found on subtidal rock, coral reef (Ref. 107862), coral gravel, shells, and grass beds (Ref. 130839). Feeds on detritus and minute animals (Ref. 108146).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:	harmless
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