Ophiomaza cacaotica
©Lyle Vail: Ophiomaza cacaotica on the underside of crinoid Phanogenia gracilis near Crystal Beach, Lizard Island.
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Echinodermata
Class
Ophiuroidea
Order
Ophiurida
Genus
Ophiomaza
Species
Ophiomaza cacaotica
Colours
Distinguishing features
Very large, flat radial shields cover most of the disc surface. Arms bear short spines and coil vertically for clinging. Colour is very variable. Usually found clinging to the underside of crinoids.
Size
- Size data has not been obtained.
Depth range
- Depth range data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
