How deep does the Hydrozoan live?

The Hydrozoan (Bougainvillia principis) is typically found at 0–250 m.

How big does the Hydrozoan get?

The Hydrozoan grows to about 1 cm.

Hydrozoan

Bougainvillia principis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–250 m
Max size: 1 cm

This little hydromedusa appears in late spring and summer, drifts for a short season, then vanishes. While it lasts it feeds heavily on barnacle larvae, and it falls prey in turn to larger jelly eating medusae.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Anthoathecata › Bougainvilliidae › Bougainvillia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117329.

FAQ

How deep does the Hydrozoan live?: The Hydrozoan (Bougainvillia principis) is typically found at 0–250 m.
How big does the Hydrozoan get?: The Hydrozoan grows to about 1 cm.