Garveia franciscana (Torrey, 1902)

Distribution in South America: polyp—Atlantic Ocean, Brazil, at 8.71°S 35°W, from 25°S to 26°S (Calder & Maÿal 1998; Haddad et al. 2006, abstract; Cangussu et al. 2010; Bumbeer & Rocha 2012).

Habitat: polyp—on mud, Rhizophora mangle roots, wood, shells, and artificial substrates (Calder & Maÿal 1998; Haddad et al. 2006; Cangussu et al. 2010).

Remarks: Calyptospadix cerulea Clarke, 1882 ( Garveia cerulea) and G. franciscana may prove conspecific (Cairns et al. 2002 p. 50).