Ophiacantha vivipara Ljungman, 1870 Brooding spiny brittle star |
photo by
Arntz, Wolf E. |
Family: | Ophiacanthidae () | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 1097 m | |||
Distribution: | Southern Pacific, Southwest Atlantic and Antarctic. Temperate to polar. | |||
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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: | C: Ref. 115910. |