Crown Jellyfish (Cephea Cephea)
Overview
Cephea cephea, also known as the Crown Jellyfish or the Cauliflower Jellyfish, is a species of jellyfish inhabits the pelagic zone of tropical and sub-tropical waters and is most commonly found in the Indo-West Pacific, eastern Atlantic and the Red Sea. It is named for its distinctive shape, which resembles a crown or a cauliflower.
The bell of the crown jellyfish can reach up to 60 centimeters in diameter and is typically transparent or light blue in color. It has a distinctive pattern of radial canals and oral arms that extend from the center of the bell, giving it a crown-like appearance. It also has numerous small, delicate tentacles that it uses to capture its prey.
Species Information
- Harmful to humans: No
- Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Red sea, West Africa off Atlantic
- Maximum Bell Size: 50- 60cm
- Life Span: 3 – 6months
- Feeding: Freshly hatched baby brine shrimp, coral reef food
- Temperature: 24-28°C (75 – 82°F)
- Photosynthetic: No
- Care level: Difficult