Clytia hummelincki (Leloup, 1935)

Synonyms in the area: Laomedea hummelincki Leloup, 1935 [polyp].

Distribution in South America: polyp—Pacific Ocean, Ecuador, at 1.38°N 91.82°W in Isla Wolf, at 0.79°S 89.50°W in Isla San Cristóbal (Calder et al. 2003); Atlantic Ocean, at Bonaire, Brazil, at 8.71°S 35°W, from 11.25°S to 13.20°S, from 23.82°S to 25.98°S, at 28.80°S 45.40°W (Leloup 1935; Haddad 1992; Migotto 1996; Calder & Maÿal 1998; Migotto et al. 2001, 2002; Kelmo & Attrill 2003; Oliveira 2003; Oliveira et al. 2006; Oliveira & Marques 2007, 2011; Shimabukuro 2007; Silveira & Morandini 2011; Miranda et al. 2015).

Habitat: polyp—on intertidal zone and rocky shores, in shallow waters, on algae, mud, mussels, Rhizophora mangle roots, Pennaria disticha, Pavona sp., rocks, shells, sponges, test panels (Haddad 1992; Migotto 1996; Calder & Maÿal 1998; Migotto et al. 2001; Calder et al. 2003; Kelmo & Attrill 2003; Oliveira 2003; Oliveira et al. 2006; Oliveira & Marques 2007, 2011; Shimabukuro 2007).