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Solanderia ericopsis, is a hydroid in the family Solanderiidae.

S. ericopsis form very large, conspicuous colonies which are often noted by divers. These colonies may occur in rather shallow water.

S. ericopsis can form unusually long lived colonies. During long term monitoring of defined rock areas around the Poor Knights Islands, Dr C. Battershill was able to observe one colony of S. ericopsis for more than 15 years.

Distribution
Solanderia ericopsis is a commonly found New Zealand species found all around the country at depths ranging from 2 to 200 metres.

S. ericopsis is not known outside New Zealand.