Tropical Reefs

Circle-Marked Brittle Star

Ophioderma cinereum

Location: Cozumel, Mexico

Scientific Name: Ophioderma cinereum

Also known as: Chocolate Brittle Star

Category: Brittle Stars

Size: Up to 6 in. (15 cm)

Depth: 10-80 ft. (3-25 m)

Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida