Ophionereis diabloensis Hendler, 2002 is a animal in the Ophionereididae family, order Amphilepidida, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Ophionereis diabloensis Hendler, 2002

Ophionereis diabloensis Hendler, 2002

Ophionereis diabloensis is a brittle star species native to Southern California and Baja California waters.

Genus
Ophionereis
Order
Amphilepidida
Class
Ophiuroidea

About Ophionereis diabloensis Hendler, 2002

Ophionereis diabloensis is a species of brittle star. It is native to the waters of Southern California and Baja California. The type specimen of this species was collected at Diablo Cove, near Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Echinodermata Ophiuroidea Amphilepidida Ophionereididae Ophionereis

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