Hydrozoan
Persa incolorata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–85 m
- Max size: 0.3 cm
A small drifting jellyfish of the open water, this hydromedusa pulses through inshore and surface layers trailing fine tentacles to catch tiny plankton. It has been recorded down to about 85 metres, including reef edged bays in the western Atlantic.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Trachymedusae › Rhopalonematidae › Persa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117862.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hydrozoan live?
- The Hydrozoan (Persa incolorata) is typically found at 0–85 m.
- How big does the Hydrozoan get?
- The Hydrozoan grows to about 0.3 cm.