Macrophiothrix propinqua
As recorded: Ophiothrix westwardi Devaney, 1974
Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Amphilepidida › Ophiotrichidae
- Locality
- Tahuata Island
- Island
- Tahuata Island
- Region
- French Polynesia
- Type status
- Paratype
- Record type
- Preserved specimen
Macrophiothrix propinqua observed alive
Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 1 research-grade sighting in the wild, most recently on 2026-04-24.
Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.
Cite this specimen
Macrophiothrix propinqua. BPBM 1938. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 37838732. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/w/1938.
Record sources
- GBIF occurrence 37838732 ↗
- Data license: CC0
- Last harvested October 26, 2026