How deep does the Hydrozoan live?

The Hydrozoan (Zancleopsis dichotoma) is typically found at 3–8 m.

How big does the Hydrozoan get?

The Hydrozoan grows to about 0.3 cm.

Hydrozoan

Zancleopsis dichotoma

Group: Other
Typical depth: 3–8 m
Max size: 0.3 cm

This small hydrozoan drifts as a tiny medusa through reef and lagoon water in shallow tropical seas, recorded between about 3 and 8 metres. Like other jellyfish it traps plankton with stinging tentacles trailing beneath its bell.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Anthoathecata › Zancleopsidae › Zancleopsis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 288110.

FAQ

How deep does the Hydrozoan live?: The Hydrozoan (Zancleopsis dichotoma) is typically found at 3–8 m.
How big does the Hydrozoan get?: The Hydrozoan grows to about 0.3 cm.