How deep does the Lion's Mane live?

The Lion's Mane (Cyanea capillata) is typically found at 0–85 m.

How big does the Lion's Mane get?

The Lion's Mane grows to about 2.3 m.

Lion's Mane

Cyanea capillata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–85 m
Max size: 2.3 m

The longest animal in the sea by some measures, with trailing tentacles recorded at over thirty six metres and a bell that can span two metres. It drifts through coastal and estuarine water down to about eighty five metres, and its sting can be serious.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Scyphozoa › Semaeostomeae › Cyaneidae › Cyanea

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 135301.

FAQ

How deep does the Lion's Mane live?: The Lion's Mane (Cyanea capillata) is typically found at 0–85 m.
How big does the Lion's Mane get?: The Lion's Mane grows to about 2.3 m.