South American Sea Nettle
Chrysaora plocamia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 1 m
A large coastal sea nettle of South American waters, this jellyfish trails long tentacles beneath a bell that can reach about a metre across. It drifts through shallow neritic and estuarine water down to about 50 metres, and its sting can affect swimmers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Scyphozoa › Semaeostomeae › Pelagiidae › Chrysaora
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 287210.
FAQ
- How deep does the South American Sea Nettle live?
- The South American Sea Nettle (Chrysaora plocamia) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- How big does the South American Sea Nettle get?
- The South American Sea Nettle grows to about 1 m.