General Description
Top of body (bell) has eight rounded lobes, each lobe with a cleft in the middle. Bell much thicker in middle than at edges. Arms purple throughout, bell deep reddish brown (may be clear in small specimens). Tentacles numerous, long and fine. Bell usually 25 cm across, up to 1 m across.
Biology
Lion's Mane Jellyfish sometimes wash ashore at surf beaches and can cause minor stings to swimmers. They are also known as Snotties or Hairy Stingers. This jellyfish has been mistaken for similar species and as a result there is uncertainty around its distribution.
Distribution
South-eastern Australia.
Habitat
Open water, may drift to shore, to depth of 20 m.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Eight rounded lobes on bell, red internal body parts, numerous tentacles.
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Colours
Red, Transparent, White, Brown
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Habitats
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Diet
Carnivore
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Diet Categories
Fish
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Hazards
Minor to moderately severe sting possible.
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Endemicity
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Commercial
No
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, DSE Advisory List: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Depths
Shore (0-1 m), Shallow (1-30 m)
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Water Column Locations
Midwater, Surface
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
Lendenfeld, 1882
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Common Name
Lion's Mane Jellyfish
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Phylum
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Genus
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Species Name
annaskala
