How deep does the Hydrozoan live?

The Hydrozoan (Bougainvillia superciliaris) is typically found at 0–100 m.

How big does the Hydrozoan get?

The Hydrozoan grows to about 0.9 cm.

Hydrozoan

Bougainvillia superciliaris

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–100 m
Max size: 0.9 cm

A short lived hydrozoan of bays and nearshore water, this species sends up colonies in late spring and summer and then fades away. Its drifting medusae feed especially on newly hatched barnacle larvae and are themselves eaten by larger jellyfishes.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117333.

FAQ

How deep does the Hydrozoan live?: The Hydrozoan (Bougainvillia superciliaris) is typically found at 0–100 m.
How big does the Hydrozoan get?: The Hydrozoan grows to about 0.9 cm.