How deep does the Barrel Jellyfish live?

The Barrel Jellyfish (Rhizostoma pulmo) is typically found at 0–40 m.

How big does the Barrel Jellyfish get?

The Barrel Jellyfish grows to about 90 cm.

Barrel Jellyfish

Rhizostoma pulmo

Group: Jellyfish
Typical depth: 0–40 m
Max size: 90 cm

The largest jellyfish in the Mediterranean, this barrel sized swimmer pulses through coastal water with eight frilly arms trailing beneath a solid dome. Its sting barely registers on human skin, too weak to push through, so it drifts harmlessly past divers and even ventures into river mouths and lagoons.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Scyphozoa › Rhizostomeae › Rhizostomatidae › Rhizostoma

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 135299.

FAQ

How deep does the Barrel Jellyfish live?: The Barrel Jellyfish (Rhizostoma pulmo) is typically found at 0–40 m.
How big does the Barrel Jellyfish get?: The Barrel Jellyfish grows to about 90 cm.