Spinose Feather Star

Q: Where can you find Spinose Feather Star?

Spinose Feather Star can be found in: Bali, Mariana Islands, Malaysia East, Taiwan, Australia North, Brunei, Australia, Japan South, Thailand East, Indo-Pacific Central, Australia East, Indo-Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Micronesia, Fiji, Thailand.

Colobometra perspinosa

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Colobometra perspinosa is a species of Echinodermata known by the common name Black feather star.

The Black feather star is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific region. This feather star is often clinged to gorgonians, exposed their open arms to the marine flow to optimise the nutriment capture.

Its maximal diameter is 30 cm (12 in) for ten arms maximum. Its coloration is usually black but it can also be black and white ant even brown-gold for rare specimen.

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Coral reef

Similar Species

Bennett's Feather Star

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Is Spinose Feather Star dangerous?

Spinose Feather Star has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.

Where can you find Spinose Feather Star?

Bali Mariana Islands Malaysia East Taiwan Australia North +18 more in Seabook

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