Amphiura


Amphiura is a large genus of brittle stars found in oceans worldwide from tropics to Arctic and Antarctic regions.

Systematics and phylogeny

Amphiura is a large genus that is currently divided into the following six subgenera: Amphioplus, Amphiura, Fellaria, Ophionema, Ophiopelte and Ophiopeltis. The once used subgenus Acrocnida has been elevated to a genus rank. Fossil record of the genus date back to Turonian.

Species

Extant species include: