Mauve Stinger (Pelagia noctilca)
Overview
Mauve Stinger is very beautiful because they can glow in the dark. They are usually in purple colour. Unlike other jellyfish, mauve stinger likes to be in the warm water.
Species Information
- Harmful to humans: Yes
- Distribution: The Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean
- Maximum Bell Size: 6.5 cm ( 2.56 inches)
- Life Span:2-6 months
- Feeding: macrozooplankton
- Temperature: 8-26°C (46.4 – 78.8°F)
- Photosynthetic: No