How deep does the Hydrozoan live?

The Hydrozoan (Amphinema turrida) is typically found at 0–35 m.

How big does the Hydrozoan get?

The Hydrozoan grows to about 0.7 cm.

Hydrozoan

Amphinema turrida

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–35 m
Max size: 0.7 cm

This small hydrozoan drifts near the surface offshore and over reefs and lagoons at a few metres depth. Its medusa is barely a centimetre across and trails fine tentacles to catch plankton in open water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Anthoathecata › Pandeidae › Amphinema

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117782.

FAQ

How deep does the Hydrozoan live?: The Hydrozoan (Amphinema turrida) is typically found at 0–35 m.
How big does the Hydrozoan get?: The Hydrozoan grows to about 0.7 cm.