How deep does the Sessile Hydrozoan live?

The Sessile Hydrozoan (Corydendrium parasiticum) is typically found at 1–127 m.

Sessile Hydrozoan

Corydendrium parasiticum

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–127 m

This hydroid forms low tufts on dead coral and sea fans in patch reefs and sandy troughs, living in the warm shallows down to around 17 metres. Like its relatives it releases a tiny free swimming medusa stage to spread to new ground.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Anthoathecata › Oceaniidae › Corydendrium

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117433.

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How deep does the Sessile Hydrozoan live?: The Sessile Hydrozoan (Corydendrium parasiticum) is typically found at 1–127 m.