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Savigny's brittle star

Ophiactis savignyi

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (France, Greece, Norway), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Peru).

🇸🇳 Senegal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇱 Israel

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Echinodermata (Stachelhäuter)

Class

Ophiuroidea (Schlangensterne)

Order

Amphilepidida (Amphilepidida)

Species

Ophiactis savignyi (Savigny's brittle star)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チビクモヒトデ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Savigny's brittle star?

The scientific name of Savigny's brittle star is Ophiactis savignyi. It belongs to the genus Ophiactis.

Where does Savigny's brittle star live?

Savigny's brittle star is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (France, Greece, Norway), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Peru).. Countries include Brazil, Chile, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Norway, Peru.

What family does Savigny's brittle star belong to?

Savigny's brittle star (Ophiactis savignyi) belongs to the genus Ophiactis, which is part of the taxonomic family Ophiactidae.

What kingdom does Savigny's brittle star belong to?

Savigny's brittle star (Ophiactis savignyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).