Four-Handed Box Jellyfish
Chiropsalmus quadrumanus
- Group: Jellyfish
- Typical depth: 0–85 m
- Max size: 14 cm
A cube shaped jellyfish with four clusters of trailing tentacles, it haunts shallow coastal and estuarine waters down to about eighty five metres. It is a strong swimmer and packs a potent sting, and summer blooms bring it close to shore where it overwinters in estuaries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Cubozoa › Chirodropida › Chiropsalmidae › Chiropsalmus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 157924.
FAQ
- How deep does the Four-Handed Box Jellyfish live?
- The Four-Handed Box Jellyfish (Chiropsalmus quadrumanus) is typically found at 0–85 m.
- How big does the Four-Handed Box Jellyfish get?
- The Four-Handed Box Jellyfish grows to about 14 cm.