South American Sea Nettle [Chrysaora plocamia]
Description
The South American Sea Nettle is a large jellyfish that lives in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. Its bell can reach 60 cm in diameter and it has a characteristic network pattern. Its tentacles can reach up to 5 m long and are used to capture prey. The bell is usually white or cream-colored, with the network pattern in a darker color.
Where To See South American Sea Nettle
Sipadan Drop Off
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Turtle Cavern
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
White Tip Avenue
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Coral Garden
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
South Point
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Boca Chica
Gulf of Chiriqui
, Panama
Elephant Ear Canyon
West Caicos
, Turks and Caicos Islands
Njao Gap
Pemba Island
, Tanzania
Taxonomy
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