DSC_4864 Soft-skinned brittle star (Ophiomyxa brevirima) common in Otago Harbour, and 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. It is able to reproduce both sexually and asexually *
DSC_5388 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. Waipapa Point, Catlins Coast *
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 *