Halocordyle disticha

Sea-nettle
Seebrennessel
Zeebrandnetel
Ortie de mer
Ortiga de mar
Ortica di mare

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

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 10 and 30 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm

Relationship with humans

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