How big is the Feather hydroid?

Feather hydroid (Aglaophenia pluma) reaches 3–8 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Feather hydroid?

Feather hydroid is found between 2–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Feather hydroid?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Feather hydroid?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Feather hydroid (Aglaophenia pluma)

Key facts

Scientific name: Aglaophenia pluma
Common name: Feather hydroid
Category: Cnidarians
Family: Aglaopheniidae
Genus: Aglaophenia
Size: 3–8 cm
Depth: 2–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef
Behaviours: benthic, colonial
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Aglaophenia pluma reaches 8 cm. Small colonial hydroid (Aglaopheniidae) Mediterranean and East Atlantic temperate with erect colonial body in bipinnate feather shape yellow-brown to orange-brown, central axis with regular tightly packed branches forming a comb. Lives from 2 to 50 m on rocky reefs, attached to hard supports, gorgonians, and shells. Plankton filter feeder. Urticating: contact can cause redness and itching in sensitive divers. Discreet but common Mediterranean macro dive photo subject.

Photo of Feather hydroid

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Feather hydroid?: Feather hydroid (Aglaophenia pluma) reaches 3–8 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Feather hydroid?: Feather hydroid is found between 2–50 m deep.
Is the Feather hydroid dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Feather hydroid?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Feather hydroid?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the family Aglaopheniidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 117283)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2267393)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia