Feather Star (Crinoid)
Comantheria sp.
Sighting evidence at La Catedral, Easter Island
Feather stars drape the interior walls of La Catedral in dense colonies of outstretched arms, their delicate filtration fans spread to capture plankton from the gentle current that sweeps through the arch. Easter Island's crinoid diversity is not fully described and some individuals at this site may represent undescribed species given the island's high endemism rates. Their vivid colours — orange, yellow, deep red — contrast dramatically with the dark basalt walls and make macro photography inside the arch exceptionally rewarding.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Feather Star (Crinoid) is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.