
Ophiomastix janualis is a species of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophiocomidae. A large dark brown brittlestar with a pale yellow bands on the arms. In reef areas, arms protrude and dangle from corals with the disc hidden within corals. Also found on flat sandy bottom, completely exposed.
Similar species: Ophiacanthida
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