Feather Star
Himerometra robustipinna
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–57 m
- For divers: safe
A feather star that perches on hard corals and rocky ledges down to around forty metres, spreading feathery arms into the current to comb out plankton. Shrimps and even a lobster make their home among its arms.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Crinoidea › Comatulida › Himerometridae › Himerometra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 367877.
FAQ
- How deep does the Feather Star live?
- The Feather Star (Himerometra robustipinna) is typically found at 0–57 m.
- Is the Feather Star dangerous to divers?
- The Feather Star is harmless to divers.