Black & White Crinoid
Black and White Crinoid, Close-up
The Black and White Crinoid sometimes hosts Brown Crinoid Shrimps that live among its arms. These tiny shrimps blend in well with their surroundings and are often hard to spot.
| Name: | Black & White Crinoid |
| Scientific Name: | Nemaster grandis |
| Family: | Feather Stars |
| Taxonomic: | Comasteridae |
| ID Group: | Sea Stars, Urchins, Cucumbers |
| Size: | up to 10 in. |
| Depth Range: | Various depths (0 – 130 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
This Crinoid has long, black arms with short branches tipped in white. Small legs help it attach to sponges or other surfaces.