Feather Star
Dichrometra palmata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- For divers: safe
This feather star clings to sand dusted rock and coral branches among macroalgae and seagrass down to around 50 metres. It usually stays cryptic by day and climbs to a high perch at night, fanning out its arms to strain plankton from the water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Crinoidea › Comatulida › Mariametridae › Dichrometra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213596.
FAQ
- How deep does the Feather Star live?
- The Feather Star (Dichrometra palmata) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Feather Star dangerous to divers?
- The Feather Star is harmless to divers.