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Created 12/16/2022

Family Aglaopheniidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC

Pachyrhynchia cupressina



Central Philippines

Big Dropoff, Palau, 6 feet


Big Dropoff, Palau, 6 feet

Batanta Wai, Indonesia, 10 feet


Pura, Indonesia, 25 feet


Wetar, Indonesia, 20 feet
  
   

FIREWEED HYDROID

Common on upper portions of outer reefs exposed to current or surge.  Rice-like capsules are reproductive structures.  Preyed upon by nudibranchs.  Delivers a potent sting that resembles electric shock.  Attains height of 1 meter.  East Africa to the West Pacific.  Formerly known as Aglaophenia cupressina.