Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Australian spotted jellyfish
Size:
The bell, or head, of this jellyfish species can grow up to 24 inches (61 centimeters) in diameter.
Diet:
These jellies eat zooplankton, fish eggs, small invertebrates and microbes using their arms. They also have special algae in their tissues, called zooxanthellae, that help them convert the sun's rays into food/energy.
Range & Habitat:
Tropical western Pacific Ocean, specifically from Australia to Japan.
Details:
Australian spotted jellyfish have rounded bells, or heads that can vary in color from clear to brown depending on their environment. They have a dense spotted pattern on their head, eight short arms and a mouth on their underside. They can grow up to about 20 inches (50 cm) in bell diameter, which is important for visitors to understand the scale of the jellyfish.