Reticulated Brittle Star GALLERY

Ophionereis reticulata

Found in areas of fine rock rubble, hiding under rocks during the day. Arms are pale yellow to white with dark bands and short spines.. The disc is a grey/bluish color with fine lines that have s brain coral pattern.  (no ridges though). The Reticulated Brittle is a smaller brittle star with a disc only 3/4 of an inch in diameter when full grown.

Reticulated Brittle Star - Ophionereis reticulata
Reticulated Brittle Star - Ophionereis reticulata
Juvenile?
Reticulated Brittle Star - Ophionereis reticulata
Reticulated Brittle Star - Ophionereis reticulata
Reticulated Brittle Star - Ophionereis reticulata
Reticulated Brittle Star - Ophionereis reticulata

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