Mediterranean Jelly
Cotylorhiza tuberculata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–7 m
- Max size: 40 cm
Mediterranean divers know this fried egg jelly by its domed yellow centre ringed with violet tipped arms, growing to about forty centimetres. Young scad, bogue and amberjack tuck under its bell for shelter, and it poses no real threat to swimmers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Scyphozoa › Rhizostomeae › Cepheidae › Cotylorhiza
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 135297.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mediterranean Jelly live?
- The Mediterranean Jelly (Cotylorhiza tuberculata) is typically found at 0–7 m.
- How big does the Mediterranean Jelly get?
- The Mediterranean Jelly grows to about 40 cm.