Hydrozoan

Cubaia aphrodite

Hydrozoan

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.