Yellow Sixarm Brittle Star
| Name: | Yellow Sixarm Brittle Star |
| Scientific Name: | Ophiothela mirabilis |
| Family: | Brittle Stars |
| Taxonomic: | Ophiotrichidae |
| ID Group: | Sea Stars, Urchins, Cucumbers |
| Size: | up to 1 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Not usually seen |
This Brittle Star has a small disc with six spiny yellow-orange arms. The arms often wrap around Gorgonian branches.
The Yellow Six-Arm Brittle Star is an invasive species. It is challenging to spot due to its tiny size and blending color.