Striped Feather Star
Davidaster rubiginosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- For divers: safe
A feather star of shallow reefs that clings to rocky bottoms by day and spreads its feathery arms, striped along their length, to comb plankton from the water. It lives on reef bottoms down to about 50 metres and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Crinoidea › Comatulida › Comatulidae › Davidaster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 246784.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Feather Star live?
- The Striped Feather Star (Davidaster rubiginosus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Striped Feather Star dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Feather Star is harmless to divers.