How big does the Pacific sea nettle get?

Its bell can exceed 1 m in diameter in the wild, though most individuals are under 50 cm, with tentacles and oral arms trailing up to about 4.6 m.

Is the Pacific sea nettle's sting dangerous?

Its sting is often irritating and mildly painful to humans but is rarely dangerous.

What does the Pacific sea nettle eat?

It preys on zooplankton, crustaceans, small fish and their eggs and larvae, and other jellyfish; aquariums often feed it other jellyfish species.

Pacific Sea Nettleヤナギクラゲ

Chrysaora fuscescensNE— Not Evaluated

The Pacific sea nettle is a striking golden-belled jellyfish native to the Pacific coast of North America, trailing maroon tentacles and frilly white oral arms that can extend several meters. A favorite in aquariums worldwide since the mid-20th century, it preys on zooplankton, small fish, and other jellies, and is one of the few animals that leatherback turtles hunt without being harmed by its sting.

Pacific Sea Nettle (reference photo) — Photo: Lviatour / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification: Semaeostomeae / Pelagiidae Source
Size: Bell diameter can exceed 1 m in the wild, but most are under 50 cm; individuals kept in aquariums are typically around 30 cm
Diet: Carnivore Preys on a wide range of animals including zooplankton, crustaceans, small fish and their eggs, and other jellyfish
Distribution: Found along the Pacific coast of North America from southern British Columbia to Baja California Sur, with occasional sightings in the Gulf of Alaska and off Japan. Source
Sources: en.wikipedia.org kamo-kurage.jp

Did You Know?

Leatherback sea turtles are immune to its sting and actively hunt it as prey. Source
Small fish and crabs are sometimes found hitchhiking for shelter inside its bell. Source
Thanks to its striking appearance and relatively easy care, it has been a popular aquarium exhibit species since around the mid-20th century. Source

Where to See This Species

Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 1

KAMO AQUARIUMYamagataFrom JR Tsuruoka Station, take the Shonai Airport shuttle bus bound for Yunohama Onsen for about 40 minutes and get off at "Kamo Suizokukan"; the aquarium is right there (note that buses via Zenpoji do not stop here).

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Conservation Story

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated (NE)

Sources

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FAQ

How big does the Pacific sea nettle get?: Its bell can exceed 1 m in diameter in the wild, though most individuals are under 50 cm, with tentacles and oral arms trailing up to about 4.6 m. Source
Is the Pacific sea nettle's sting dangerous?: Its sting is often irritating and mildly painful to humans but is rarely dangerous. Source
What does the Pacific sea nettle eat?: It preys on zooplankton, crustaceans, small fish and their eggs and larvae, and other jellyfish; aquariums often feed it other jellyfish species. Source
How many operating facilities are registered here?: Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 1 Source

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Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org