Balloon Jelly
Halitholus cirratus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–208 m
- Max size: 1.4 cm
The balloon jelly hangs upside down in the water with its long tentacles trailing below to snare passing prey. A small medusa around a centimetre across, it drifts through coastal seas and estuaries as part of the plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Anthoathecata › Pandeidae › Halitholus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 157951.
FAQ
- How deep does the Balloon Jelly live?
- The Balloon Jelly (Halitholus cirratus) is typically found at 0–208 m.
- How big does the Balloon Jelly get?
- The Balloon Jelly grows to about 1.4 cm.