Ophiothrix caespitosa
As recorded: Ophiothrix caespitosa Lyman, 1879
Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Amphilepidida › Ophiotrichidae
- Collected by
- S.A. Shepherd
- Locality
- West Island; Seal rock
- Island
- Encounter Bay
- Region
- Australia
- Depth
- 80 m
- Identified by
- D.M. Devaney
- Record type
- Preserved specimen
Ophiothrix caespitosa observed alive
Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 40 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-09-24.
2026-09-24
Port Phillip, Queenscliff, AU
(c) Sam Beddome, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2025-02-26
Port Noarlunga Reef - North
(c) Matt Tank, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2025-01-31
O'Sullivan Beach SA 5166, Australia
(c) Matt Tank, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2025-01-03
Port Noarlunga Reef - North
(c) Matt Tank, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2025-01-02
Yankalilla, South Australia, Australia
(c) Matt Tank, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2024-01-31
O'Sullivan Beach SA 5166, Australia
(c) Matt Tank, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
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Cite this specimen
Ophiothrix caespitosa. BPBM 1830. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 37837603. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/w/1830.
Record sources
- GBIF occurrence 37837603 ↗
- Data license: CC0
- Last harvested October 26, 2026