Naked Basket Star
Astroboa nuda
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 33 m
- For divers: safe
The naked basket star spends the day balled up and hidden in coral crevices, then unfurls a dense bush of branching arms at night. Perched on reef slopes and walls in moving current, it filters plankton from the passing water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Ophiuroidea › Euryalida › Gorgonocephalidae › Astroboa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213439.
FAQ
- How deep does the Naked Basket Star live?
- The Naked Basket Star (Astroboa nuda) is typically found at to 33 m.
- Is the Naked Basket Star dangerous to divers?
- The Naked Basket Star is harmless to divers.