Florent's Guide To The

South Florida Reefs

Beaded Crinoid
Beaded Crinoid
Scientific Name: Davidaster discoideus
Synonyms: Davidaster discoidea
Order: Comatulida
Family: Comatulidae
Category: Feather Stars
Size: Arms 5 to 8 in. (12 to 20 cm)  
Depth: 60-130 ft. (18-40 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, Gulf of America

Echinoderms
Feather Stars

Beaded Crinoid

Golden Crinoid



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