Astroboa nuda

Giant Basket star
Gorgonenhaupt
Gorgonocéphale

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean

Surrounding and environment

The species is generally found on the reef
The species is generally attached to its substrate
The species can be found between 3 and 120 Meters.
Rare species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 250 cm
Number of arms : 5
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!