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Sponge brittle star
Ophiothrix (Acanthophiothrix) suensoni Lütken, 1856
AnimalsEchinodermaOphiurids (brittle stars)
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
GuadeloupeMartinique
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Suenson's brittle starBritish English
- Schwamm-SchlangensternGerman (Germany)
- Ofiura de las esponjasEuropean Spanish
- Ophiure des épongesFrench (France)
- Spons-brokkelsterDutch (Netherlands)
Other invalid scientific names
- Ophiothrix suensonii
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Sources
- LAMARE Véronique, ZIEMSKI Frédéric in : DORIS, 28/12/2014 : Ophiothrix (Acanthophiothrix) suensoni Lütken, 1856, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/703
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Ophiothrix (Acanthophiothrix) suensoni Lütken, 1856, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1571
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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