Mediterranean Feather Star
Antedon mediterranea
Sighting evidence at Paleokastritsa Wall, Corfu
Feather stars cling to gorgonian branches and rocky projections on the wall, extending their delicate pinnules into the current to filter particles from the water column. They are mobile and will reposition themselves to optimise their feeding orientation in shifting conditions. Their crinoid arms — up to 15 centimetres long — harbour numerous commensal shrimp and small fish that are invisible until careful examination reveals them nestled in the pinnule bases.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Mediterranean Feather Star is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.