Violet Jellyfish (Thusannostoma thysanura)

Overview

Violet Jellyfish are very rare to be seen nowadays. They are purple in the Japan area and darker or brownish when closer to the Indonesia area. They are special because they have long bushy mouth arms under their bells.
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Species Information

  • Harmful to humans: Yes
  • Distribution: Western Pacific: Indonesia, Australia, Philippines, Japan and Palau.
  • Maximum Bell Size: 12 cm (4.72 inches)
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  • Photosynthetic: No
  • Care level: Moderate