Photo Image Brittle star Ophiothrix sp.

BRITTLE STAR

Ophiothrix sp.

This species is associated with soft coral and has transparent spines with black and red stripes. They have two longitudinal lines on each arm. There are different species but they are very difficult to differentiate.
Frequency of sightings:
Common
Best time of year:
All Year Round
Divesites seen at:
Air Bajo, Air Prang, Air Prang 2, Air Prang 3, Angels Window, Aw Shucks, Batu Angus, Batu Kapal, Batu Merah, Batu Sandar, California Dreaming, Critter Hunt, Dantes Wall, Goby A Crab, Hairball 1, Hairball 2, Hairball 3, Heynus, Jahir, Jahir 2, Jiko Yansi, Lembeh Resort House Reef, Madidir, Magic Crack, Magic Rock, Makawide, Makawide 2, Makawide 3, Mawali Wreck, Nudi Falls, Nudi Retreat, Pantai Jiko, Pantai Kecil, Pantai Parigi, Pante Abo, Pintu Colada, Pintu Kota Besar (Seagrass), Pintu Kota Kecil, Police Pier, Police Pier 2, Pulau Abadi, Pulau Dua, Pulau Putus, Retak Larry (Larrys Crack), ROJOS, Serena Besar, Serena West, Slow Poke, Tanjung Kubur, Tanjung kusu-kusu, Tanjung Tebal, TK 1, TK2, TK3

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Invertebrate
Echinoderm
Asteroidea
Sea Star
-	Baby watcher
-	Blue sea star
-	Brittle star
-	Crown Of Thorn Starfish (COTS)
-	Granulate sea star
-	Lumpy sea star
-	Pin-cushion sea star