Stomolophus meleagris

Scientific name Stomolophus meleagris
Descriptor Agassiz
Year of description 1862
IUCN category (World) NE
Family Stomolophidae
Genus Stomolophus
Stomolophus meleagris Stomolophus meleagris

Introduction

Stomolophus meleagris is a salt water cnidarian.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • Size
    15 - 18 cm
  • Size
    15 - 18 cm

How to recognize Stomolophus meleagris ?

Stomolophus meleagris measures between 15 and 18 cm. This cnidarian is unicolore with a predominantly bleu and blanc body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • Sociability
    living in a group or alone
  • Diet
    not specified
  • Way of living
    diurnal

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    Fragmentation
  • Larva type
    planula

Life-threatening species

  • Venomous
    Yes
  • Sting
    Yes

This species is venomous and can cause serious injuries when touched. In the most serious cases, it can cause death.

Where to find it?

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : NE

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    24 - 29 °C
  • Depth
    0 - 85 m
  • Environment
    Active pelagic

Biotope presentation

Stomolophus meleagris is most often found at a depth between 0m and 85m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

Species of the same biotope

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