DSC_19126 Soft-skinned brittle star (Ophiomyxa brevirima) found throughout New Zealand, this species extends well down into the subantarctic region. Found in low intertidal and subtidal, occurring at depths of at least 130m. It is seldom found in the open, but lives underneath stones or inside cavities, from where it extends its arms. Broad Bay, Otago Harbour *
DSC_4146 Mottled brittle star, or wheki huna (Ophionereis fasciata) Found in low intertidal and subtidal. It is seldom found in the open, but lives underneath stones or inside cavities, from where it extends its arms. Brighton Beach
DSC_4171 Mottled brittle star, or wheki huna (Ophionereis fasciata) Found in low intertidal and subtidal. It is seldom found in the open, but lives underneath stones or inside cavities, from where it extends its arms. Brighton Beach *
