Gymnangium speciosum

Feather hydroid
Federförmige Hydrozoe
Veer-hydroïde
Hydraire-plume
Hidroidea pluma

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 5 and 35 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm

Relationship with humans

The species is slightly irritant
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!