Antedon bifida

Feather star
Haarstern
Haarster
Comatule commune
Comátula comun
Giglio di mare

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

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 450 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 : 15 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