Hydroid Sp.

Stereotheca elongata

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Colony of individual polyps (hydranths) joined by root-like network of tubular stolons at the base. Colony shape is feather-like (pinnate). Colour: dark brown, older stems often overgrown by pink coralline algae.

Size

Can grow to around 80mm long

Habitat

On holdfasts of seaweed, especially stems of seagrasses

Distribution

Native to southern Australian and New Zealand waters

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

Watson, J., 2011, Hydroid, Stereotheca elongata, in Taxonomic Toolkit for marine life of Port Phillip Bay, Museum Victoria (accessed 2021-10-23 12:59:22)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-10-23 13:02:18)

Quick Facts

Common name: Hydroid Sp.
Scientific name: Stereotheca elongata (Lamouroux, 1816)
Family: Sertulariidae
Category: Sea Life › Other
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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