Ophiomastix venosa
Peter 1851
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Description
This beautiful ophiuroid is characterized by a disk adorned with five pairs of a black and white tree like pattern on a light brown background originating from the base of each arm. The arms of Ophiomastix venosa are covered with regularly distributed enlarged spines looking like large clubs.
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In Oman only two specimens were observed in Dhofar. Worldwide it seems restricted to the Western Indian Ocean.
IUCN status
Data deficient (DD)
Data deficient (DD)
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Ecology and Biology
Like other ophiuroids, this species tends to hide in cavities and under rocks.