Invertebrates > Jellyfish
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red Sea Crown JellyfishScientific Name: Thysanostoma loriferumCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: JellyfishSize: Bell diameter: 4.0–8.0 in (10–20 cm); Oral arms length: 8–16 in (20–40 cm)Weight: 5.0–16.0 oz (140–450 g)Lifespan: 6–12 months in...
Invertebrates > Jellyfish
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bonaire Banded Box JellyfishScientific Name: Tamoya ohboyaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: JellyfishSize: Bell height: 3.5–5.5 in (9–14 cm); Tentacle length: up to 3.3 ft (1 m) extendedWeight: 2.0–5.5 oz (60–160 g)Lifespan: Estimated 6–12...
Invertebrates > Jellyfish
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Purple-striped JellyScientific Name: Chrysaora colorataCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: JellyfishSize: Bell diameter: 1.0–2.3 ft (30–70 cm); Tentacle length: 6.5–16.0 ft (2–5 m)Weight: Gelatinous wet biomass up to 4.4 lb (2.0 kg)Lifespan:...
Invertebrates > Jellyfish
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Giant Spotted Box JellyfishScientific Name: Chirodectes maculatusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: JellyfishSize: Bell height: 8–12 in (20–30 cm); Tentacle length: up to 3–4 ft (1.0–1.2 m)Weight: Estimated 3–6 lb (1.4–2.7 kg)Lifespan:...
Invertebrates > Jellyfish
Overview AT A GLANCE Common Name: Irukandji Jellyfish Scientific Name: Carukia barnesi Category: Invertebrates Subcategory: Jellyfish Size: Bell height: 1.5-2.5 cm (0.6-1.0 in); Tentacle length: 5-100 cm (2-39 in) Weight: 1-5 g (0.035-0.18 oz) Lifespan: Several months...
Invertebrates > Jellyfish
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Lion’s Mane JellyfishScientific Name: Cyanea capillataCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: JellyfishSize: Bell diameter: up to 7 ft (2.1 m); Tentacle length: up to 120 ft (36.5 m)Weight: Up to 400–500 lb (180–230 kg) in massive arctic...
