Astrospartus mediterranea

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Basket star
Gorgonenhaupt
Medusahoofd
Tête de méduse
Mediterráneo Gorgonocephalus
Gorgonocefalo

Distribution

The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

The species is generally found on the reef
The species lives attached to a sea fan or hydroids
The species is generally attached to its substrate
The species can be found between 30 and 800 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 : 80 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