Irukandji Jellyfish

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...

Epaulette Shark

Fish > Sharks & Rays

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Epaulette SharkScientific Name: Hemiscyllium ocellatumCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total body length: 28–36 in (70–90 cm); Maximum recorded: 42 in (107 cm)Weight: 2.5–4.5 lb (1.1–2.0 kg)Lifespan: 20–25+ years in...