Pink Brittle Sea Star - Ophiomastix sp.

This is a fairly rare pink brittle sea star which is an excellent addition to my reef tank.

Order: Ophiurida

Family: Ophiocomidae

Genus: Ophiomastix sp.

There are 14 Indo Pacific Ophiomastix species. Most species have large, protruding club shaped spines among the normal spines.

This sea star is a scavenger feeding on organic material such as detritus and small invertebrates. Accepts most foods offered. In the wild it lives in shallow water, usually sandy bottoms. Can be found in depths up to 20 meters.

Closeup of one of the arms on this neat sea star. A very interesting pattern.