Abylopsis tetragona can be found at depths between 0 to 200m deep from the tropical to temperate oceans. This species is abundant in the … See more

There are no studies on the species specifically. However, calycophoran siphonophores feed on plankton. They are known as voracious predators who primarily feed on fish … See more

Abylopsis tetragona is known as ocean drifters, which means that they are unable to move on their own. This species also uses vertical … See more

This species was only recorded in the medusoid stage. However, more generally, calycophorae siphonophorae, the family of the Abylopsis tetragona, start their life cycle as an egg that forms into protozoid. Then, the protozoid buds with other zooids and … See more

The main breeding period of this species is during the spring (April to June), despite their constant presence in the waters all year round. They reproduce asexually through a budding … See more