Comaster schlegelii (Schlegel’s feather star)
Identification
Large and bushy feather star with 70-90 arms, commonly orange to yellow to green. Pinnules extend four planes, comb teeth near the base and commonly 11-17 cirri.
Status
Unassessed by the IUCN Red list. It is considered to be common, but identification is often tentative.
Habitat
Known from the West Pacific, it can be found on coral and hard substrate.
Reproduction
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Size
Up to 26 cm.
Prey / Predation
They are filter feeders. To catch food particles they extend their arms into the water column.
Special features
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