Gracile Hydroid

Egmundella gracilis

Gracile Hydroid

A delicate colonial hydroid, this species grows on other hydroids rather than bare rock, ranging down to about 20 metres. Its slender stems lift small feeding polyps into the current.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Leptothecata › Campanulinidae › Egmundella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 284420.

FAQ

How deep does the Gracile Hydroid live?
The Gracile Hydroid (Egmundella gracilis) is typically found at to 20 m.