Himerometra robustipinna

Robust feather star
Comatule robuste

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 0 and 55 Meters.
Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 40 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The animal can show variable colouring

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!