Australian Spotted Jellyfish
Phyllorhiza punctata
- Group: Jellyfish
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 60 cm
A large spotted jelly that reaches sixty centimetres and cruises just under the surface in murky water near estuaries, harbours and mangroves. It carries algae in its tissues and can form heavy blooms when conditions suit it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Scyphozoa › Rhizostomeae › Mastigiidae › Phyllorhiza
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 135298.
FAQ
- How deep does the Australian Spotted Jellyfish live?
- The Australian Spotted Jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- How big does the Australian Spotted Jellyfish get?
- The Australian Spotted Jellyfish grows to about 60 cm.