How deep does the Flame Jellyfish live?

The Flame Jellyfish (Rhopilema esculentum) is typically found at 10–20 m.

How big does the Flame Jellyfish get?

The Flame Jellyfish grows to about 45 cm.

Flame Jellyfish

Rhopilema esculentum

Group: Jellyfish
Typical depth: 10–20 m
Max size: 45 cm

The flame jellyfish pulses through warm coastal and estuarine waters, drifting near rocky bottoms between about 10 and 20 metres near bay mouths. Its dome can span around 45 centimetres, and it is one of the jellyfish gathered for food across East Asia.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 287187.

FAQ

How deep does the Flame Jellyfish live?: The Flame Jellyfish (Rhopilema esculentum) is typically found at 10–20 m.
How big does the Flame Jellyfish get?: The Flame Jellyfish grows to about 45 cm.