How deep does the Ringed Tubularia live?

The Ringed Tubularia (Ectopleura larynx) is typically found at 10–30 m.

How big does the Ringed Tubularia get?

The Ringed Tubularia grows to about 5 cm.

Ringed Tubularia

Ectopleura larynx

Group: Other
Typical depth: 10–30 m
Max size: 5 cm

The ringed tubularia is a colonial hydroid that plants itself on pilings and other surfaces where currents and waves run strong. Each polyp opens a ring of fine tentacles to catch drifting food, growing in tufts up to about 5 centimetres tall, mostly in shallow water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Anthoathecata › Tubulariidae › Ectopleura

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 157933.

FAQ

How deep does the Ringed Tubularia live?: The Ringed Tubularia (Ectopleura larynx) is typically found at 10–30 m.
How big does the Ringed Tubularia get?: The Ringed Tubularia grows to about 5 cm.