Florometra serratissima

  • Common feather star
  • Comatule du Pacifique

Distribution

    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 10 and 1250 Meters.
    • Rare species.

    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 : 25 cm
    • Number of arms : 10
    • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

    Relationship with humans

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