How deep does the Hydrozoan live?

The Hydrozoan (Olindias tenuis) is typically found at 3–8 m.

How big does the Hydrozoan get?

The Hydrozoan grows to about 3.5 cm.

Hydrozoan

Olindias tenuis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 3–8 m
Max size: 3.5 cm

A small swimming jellyfish only a few centimetres across, it drifts through reef and lagoon water in Belize between about three and eight metres. Like other hydromedusae it trails stinging tentacles to snare passing plankton.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Limnomedusae › Olindiidae › Olindias

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 285111.

FAQ

How deep does the Hydrozoan live?: The Hydrozoan (Olindias tenuis) is typically found at 3–8 m.
How big does the Hydrozoan get?: The Hydrozoan grows to about 3.5 cm.