Nemaster grandis

  • Black and white crinoid
  • Schwarzweissfederstern
  • Zwart-wit haarster
  • Comatule noire et blanche
  • Comátula negra y blanca

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

  • The species is generally found on the reef
  • The species clings to coral
  • The species is generally attached to its substrate
  • The species can be found between 10 and 50 Meters.
  • Uncommon 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 : 30 cm
  • Number of arms : 0
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

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