Hydnophora exesa
| Scientific name | Hydnophora exesa |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Pallas |
| Year of description | 1766 |
| IUCN category | NT |
| Family | Merulinidae |
| Genus | Hydnophora |
Introduction
Hydnophora exesa is a salt water cnidarian.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Size50 - 60 cm
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StructureEncrusting
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Size50 - 60 cm
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StructureEncrusting
How to recognize Hydnophora exesa ?
Hydnophora exesa measures between 50 and 60 cm. This cnidarian is unicolore with a predominantly vert and marron body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilityliving in colonies
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Dietnot specified
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Way of livingdiurnal
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
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Larva typeplanula
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 40 m
Biotope presentation
Hydnophora exesa is most often found at a depth between 0m and 40m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Aurélien Calas
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Tags
#Merulinidae
#Hydnophora
#barrière de corail
#coralligène
#fonds rocheux
#lagon
#platier
#récifs extérieurs
#tombant
#Persian Gulf
#Great Barrier Reef
#mer d'Oman
#Philippine Sea
#Red Sea
#South East Asian Seas
#Indonesian seas
#East Indian Ocean
#western Indian Ocean
#Western Tropical Pacific Ocean
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