Stomolophus meleagris
Scientific name | Stomolophus meleagris |
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Descriptor | Agassiz |
Year of description | 1862 |
IUCN category (World) | NE |
Family | Stomolophidae |
Genus | Stomolophus |
Introduction
Stomolophus meleagris is a salt water cnidarian.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Size15 - 18 cm
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Size15 - 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
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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Dietnot specified
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Way of livingdiurnal
Reproduction
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ReproductionFragmentation
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Larva typeplanula
Life-threatening species
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VenomousYes
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StingYes
This species is venomous and can cause serious injuries when touched. In the most serious cases, it can cause death.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 85 m
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EnvironmentActive 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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