Hydrozoan

Persa incolorata

Hydrozoan

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.