Suenson's brittle star
Ophiothrix suensonii
Lütken, 1856
Description:
Long slender arms with a distinct central disc. The arms are covered with numerous long, thin, glassy spines. The color is lavender, pink, yellow or red. Along the length of the arms is a thin, dark line. The color of the disc may be different from the color of the arms.
Size: up to 25 cm from arm tip to arm tip.
Habitat:
Lives in and among sponges, gorgonians and fire corals.
Depth: ranges from 3 m down to 40 m.
Distribution:
Common all over the Caribbean.