General Description
Colony of individual polyps (hydranths) joined by root-like network of tubular stolons at the base. Colony shape is feather-like (pinnate). Colour: yellow to orange. Up to 20 cm long.
Biology
Colonies of this species live for several years, and are fertile in summer. They often associate with another hydroid species.
Distribution
Southern Australia.
Habitat
Deep ocean waters.
More Information
-
Animal Type
-
Animal SubType
-
Brief Id
Large branched, pinnate orange-yellow colonies.
-
Maximum Size
20 cm
-
Habitats
-
Diet
Plankton or Particles
-
Diet Categories
Plankton
-
Hazards
Generally not harmful but still able to sting bare skin.
-
Endemicity
-
Commercial
No
-
Conservation Statuses
DSE Advisory List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
-
Depths
Shallow (1-30 m), Deep ( > 30 m)
-
Water Column Locations
On or near seafloor
-
Taxon Name
-
Scientific Author
(Lamouroux, 1816)
-
Common Name
Hydroid
-
Phylum
-
Class
-
Subclass
-
Order
-
Family
-
Genus
-
Species Name
pinnata
