General Description
A lobed body with two, long external tentacles. The body is covered with small wart-like lumps (papillae). Up to 20 cm long.
Habitat
Ocean, bays and harbours, near surface to depth of 25 m.
Open water
Distribution guide
Worldwide. South-eastern Australia.
Species Group
Jellyfishes and allies › Comb jellies
Depth
Water Column
Max Size
20 cm
Diet
Carnivore
Harmful
Not known to be dangerous to humans.
Commercial Species
No
Global Dispersal
Recorded in Australia
Identify
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Not listed
- EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
- IUCN Red List : Not listed
Author
Jo Browne is a consultant with expertise in ctenophore and cnidarian taxonomy.
Cite this page as:
Browne, J., 2011, Comb Jelly, Leucothea , in Taxonomic Toolkit for marine life of Port Phillip Bay, Museum Victoria, accessed 25 Feb 2025, http://136.154.202.208:8098/species/5680
