Macrophiothrix martensi (Lyman, 1874)
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Family:  Ophiodermatidae ()
Max. size:  1.9 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 73 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Australia, Thailand and Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Size refers to disc diameter (Ref. 87041). Found on dead coral (Ref. 87041). Suspension feeder (Ref. 116259).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  C: Ref. 2534.

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