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Colonial (Ref. 19). Known from tidal inlets, sounds, caves and Shallow Coastal benthic habitats (< 25 m) (Ref. 86643). Found in low spur and groove zones and outer grid on substrates composed of dead corals and gorgonians. In Belize, it is found at depths of 9 to 18 m. As with other hydroids, this species exhibits a pelagic medusoid stage (Ref. 87156). It is epizoic on hydroids, i.e. Sertularella fuegonensis (Ref. 87801).
Life cycle and mating behavior Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Period of reproductive maturity recorded for Carrie Bow Cay, Belize is from 29th March to 12th May, during which the sample collected had gonophores or medusa buds (Ref. 87156).