Purple Brittle Star
Purple Brittle Star

Purple Brittle Star

Ophiothrix purpurea

It lives inside sponges and crinoids, with only the tips of its bristly arms showing.

Depth range
0–1046 m / 0–3432 ft
Conservation status
Not Evaluated by IUCN

Invertebrates · Brittle Stars

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