Feather Star
Stephanometra indica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–73 m
- For divers: safe
A feather star that stays hidden under rubble and corals by daylight, it grows active at dusk. It then crawls to an exposed perch and spreads its arms in two flat fans to strain plankton from the water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Crinoidea › Comatulida › Mariametridae › Stephanometra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213594.
FAQ
- How deep does the Feather Star live?
- The Feather Star (Stephanometra indica) is typically found at 0–73 m.
- Is the Feather Star dangerous to divers?
- The Feather Star is harmless to divers.