Smooth Brittle Star
| Name: | Smooth Brittle Star |
| Scientific Name: | Ophioderma phoenium |
| Family: | Brittle Stars |
| Scientific Family: | Ophiodermatidae |
| Source: | WoRMS AphiaID 243643 |
| Size: | up to 3.5 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Not usually seen |
The Smooth Brittle Star has a smooth, reddish-brown central disc. Its arms may be brown, pink, gray or green, with dark bands and very small spines along their sides.