Ophiothrix savignyi (Müller & Troschel, 1842)
Long spined brittle star
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Family:  Ophiotrichidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 32 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Very common on subtidal rock, coral reefs and artificial structures (Ref. 102838). Common among sessile macroinvertebrate colonies, such as on sponges Aplysinella rhax, in crevices and in the open. Epizoic on sponges (Ref. 107862). Sponge-associated detritivore (Ref. 108144).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  C: Ref. 102838.

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