Hydrozoan

Slabberia halterata

Hydrozoan

A tiny drifting hydrozoan of reef and lagoon waters, recorded between about three and eight metres. It spends its medusa stage pulsing slowly through the water column, trailing tentacles to snare the small plankton it feeds on.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Anthoathecata › Corynidae › Slabberia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 565148.

FAQ

How deep does the Hydrozoan live?
The Hydrozoan (Slabberia halterata) is typically found at 3–8 m.
How big does the Hydrozoan get?
The Hydrozoan grows to about 0.6 cm.