[3] Fulvimarina pelagi was isolated from seawater, and takes the form of nonmotile rods.

[4] Fulvimarina pelagi is an obligate aerobe, and obtains its nourishment chemoheterotrophically.

It tests positive for oxidase and catalase, and contains carotenoid pigments, possibly to protect against solar radiation.

The currently accepted taxonomy is based on the List of Prokaryotic names with Standing in Nomenclature (LPSN).

[1] Aureimonas Mangrovicella Consotaella Fulvimarina Jiella Aurantimonas Devosiaceae