Ophiactis savignyi (Müller & Troschel, 1842)
Savigny's brittle star
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Family:  Ophiactidae ()
Max. size:  2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 550 m
Distribution:  Cosmopolitan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 83942. It is found in intertidal and subtidal areas, particularly on rocky and muddy substrates (Ref. 83942). Inhabits all reef habitats; often lives in sponges (Ref. 415). It occurs on mangrove swamp (Ref. 111335), dead corals with algae (Ref. 800), and seagrass Halimeda (Ref. 86568). Suspension feeder (Ref. 116259). In crevices, part of fouling communities found in mariculture zones (Ref. 127121).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known among dead coral in Pagbilao Quezon, in rock pools of Agdangan Quezon, and on beach rock in Pitogo Quezon (Ref. 87041).

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