Antedon mediterranea
Mediterranean feather-star
Mittelmeer-Haarstern
Haarster
Comatule de Méditerranée
Comátula mediterránea
Giglio di mare mediterraneo
Distribution
- The Mediterranean
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally found on the reef
- The species is not very mobile
- The species can be found between 10 and 80 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a group
- 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.
- 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!