Banded brittle star
A species of Ophionereis Scientific name : Ophionereis annulata Genus : Ophionereis
Banded brittle star, A species of Ophionereis
Botanical name: Ophionereis annulata
Genus: Ophionereis
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An interesting addition to the saltwater aquarium, the banded brittle star prefers a tank with lots of live rocks for hiding. A nocturnal feeder, it hides during the day and emerges at night to hunt. It has long slender gray legs with dark black bands and spiny edges that are used to hunt for food.
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Scientific Classification
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Echinoderms Order
Amphilepidida Family
Ophionereididae Genus
Ophionereis Species
Banded brittle star