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)
Species Data
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
1 facilities · 0 individuals
鶴岡市立加茂水族館 (Tsuruoka Shiritsu Kamo Suizokukan)YamagataJR鶴岡駅から庄内空港連絡バス湯野浜温泉行きで約40分、「加茂水族館」下車すぐ（善宝寺経由の便は停車しないため注意）。
パシフィックシーネットルとして飼育・展示 Source
Conservation Story
Conservation Status
IUCNの評価はNEです。沿岸・外洋の水温や餌生物の変動を受けます。
Habitat
太平洋の沿岸から外洋表層。
Threats
- 海水温の変化
- 海洋ごみ
- 沿岸環境の変化
Conservation & Breeding Efforts
- 海洋環境のモニタリング
- クラゲの生態教育
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
Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org