General Description

This species has numerous tentacles around the body (bell). The bell is covered with brown flecks, which are thickest in the middle. Spread around the edges of the bell are 8 sense organs, each pair with 6 tentacles in between. Bell to 8 cm across.

Biology

Some species in this genus group are known to "spit-out" or reject prey (bivalve larvae) after they have captured it. They are known to eat other jellyfish such as comb jellies (ctenophores).

Habitat

Open water, to depth of 20 m.

Open water

Distribution guide

Worldwide. In Asutralia, in South Australia and Victoria.

Species Group

Jellyfishes and allies › Jellyfishes

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

Surface Midwater

Max Size

8 cm

Diet

Carnivore

Harmful

Moderately to severe sting possible.

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Recorded in Australia

Identify

• Jellyfish and allies

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed