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Rubby Brittle Star Sep 13, 2017. During night dive in Bari Reef.<br /> It was observed in a coral wall drop off, at probably about 25-30 m depth.<br /> Interestingly it seems to have lost an arm and is regrowing it. Caribbean Netherlands,Geotagged,Ophioderma rubicundum,Ruby brittle star,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Rubby Brittle Star

Sep 13, 2017. During night dive in Bari Reef.
It was observed in a coral wall drop off, at probably about 25-30 m depth.
Interestingly it seems to have lost an arm and is regrowing it.

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The Ruby brittle star

Description:
Long slender arms with a distinct central disc. The arms are covered with scales rather than spines. The color is red with cream bands along the arms. The central disc may be colored solid, or banded/mottled like the arms.
Size: up to 55 cm from arm tip to arm tip.

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Similar species: Ophiurida
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Dec 30, 2017. Captured Sep 13, 2017 01:28 in Buddy Dive Resort, Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands.
country flag of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Explore Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba 263 203 0
  • XZ-1
  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO200
  • 6mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.