Compass Jellyfish [Chrysaora hysoscella]
Description
The Compass Jellyfish lives in the Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. It has a yellowish-white bell with brown bands that radiate outwards like a compass, hence the name. The bell can reach up to 30 cm in diameter. It has 24 tentacles that are arranged in eight groups of three. It is most commonly found during the summer months.
Where To See Compass Jellyfish
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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