Ophiolepis superba
| Scientific name | Ophiolepis superba |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Clark |
| Year of description | 1915 |
| IUCN category | NE |
| Family | Ophiolepididae |
| Genus | Ophiolepis |
Introduction
Ophiolepis superba is a little salt water echinoderm.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Size2.7 - 3 cm
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Motifpolygones
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Size2.7 - 3 cm
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Motifpolygones
How to recognize Ophiolepis superba ?
Ophiolepis superba measures around 2.7 cm. The females are more imposing and some specimens can reach 3 cm. This echinoderm is bicolore with a predominantly beige body. The also has marron polygones.
Sexual dimorphism
The female is bigger than the male.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Ophiolepis superba is an echinoderm solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
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Active sexual selectionNo
Ophiolepis superba is an echinoderm ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth1 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
Ophiolepis superba is most often found at a depth between 1m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Aurélien Calas
Adrien Falzon
Translation
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Bibliographic references
Guide des etoiles de mer, oursins at autres echinoderms du lagon de Nouvelle-Caledonie. - A. Guille - C. Vadon - Orstom - 1986. Les ophiurides
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