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Janus's Brittle Star - Ophiomastix janualis

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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
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Dec 25, 2024. Captured Dec 25, 2024 18:06.
  • HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro
  • f/2.2
  • 1/99996336
  • ISO200
  • 1.95mm