It has been found worldwide, usually 1,500 to 4,500 metres (4,900 to 14,800 ft) beneath the ocean's surface.

[3][4] Like other cirrates, it has an internal shell, muscular fins for swimming, and a web connecting the arms.

[4] The large buccal mass, esophagus, and stomach of the Cirrothauma Murrayi strongly suggest whole organisms, especially crustaceans, are part of its diet.

[8] The nearly sightless eyes are embedded deep in the gelatinous tissue of their head.

[8] Cirrothauma murrayi has about six strong sessile suckers which help them swim as well as hunt fish.