Hydrozoan
Cubaia aphrodite
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–10 m
- Max size: 1.2 cm
A tiny hydromedusa barely a centimetre across, this jellyfish drifts through inshore, reef and lagoon waters between about 3 and 10 metres around Belize. It trails fine stinging tentacles to catch the small plankton it feeds on.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Limnomedusae › Olindiidae › Cubaia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 289754.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hydrozoan live?
- The Hydrozoan (Cubaia aphrodite) is typically found at 3–10 m.
- How big does the Hydrozoan get?
- The Hydrozoan grows to about 1.2 cm.