How deep does the Delicate Hydroid live?

The Delicate Hydroid (Halecium delicatulum) is typically found at 10–1158 m.

Delicate Hydroid

Halecium delicatulum

Group: Other
Typical depth: 10–1158 m

A fine, much branched hydroid, this species grows on a surprising range of supports, from worm tubes and brachiopod shells to other hydroids. It spans shallow coastal water down to well over a thousand metres, taking hold wherever it finds a firm base.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Leptothecata › Haleciidae › Halecium

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117588.

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How deep does the Delicate Hydroid live?: The Delicate Hydroid (Halecium delicatulum) is typically found at 10–1158 m.