Spotted Jellyタコクラゲ
Mastigias papuaNE— Not Evaluated
The spotted jelly is a Rhizostomeae jellyfish found throughout the Indo-Pacific, from Japan and Fiji to the western Indian Ocean and Australia. It hosts photosynthetic zooxanthellae in its tissue and performs a daily vertical migration to keep its algae in sunlight, while also catching zooplankton with its cnidocyte-covered arms. It is best known from the isolated population in Palau's Jellyfish Lake, whose sting has become harmless to humans; the species' conservation status has not been formally evaluated by the IUCN.
Spotted Jelly (reference photo)
Species Data
- Classification
- Rhizostomeae / Mastigiidae Source
- Size
- Bell diameter usually about 10 cm, reaching 20–30 cm in large individuals
- Diet
- Omnivore Relies mainly on photosynthetic products from symbiotic zooxanthellae in its tentacles, while also capturing small crustaceans and plankton with its tentacles
- Distribution
- Ranges throughout the Indo-Pacific from the Fijian archipelago to the western Indian Ocean and from Japan to Australia. Source
- Sources
- ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
Did You Know?
Where to See This Species
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 2
Kagoshima City AquariumKagoshimaFrom Kagoshima-Chuo Station, take the tram (Route 2) to the Suizokukan-guchi stop and walk 8 minutes.
Sumida AquariumTokyoRight by Tokyo Skytree Station on the Tobu Skytree Line.
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated (NE)
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FAQ
- Why does the spotted jelly migrate up and down every day?
- It rises to the surface during the day so the photosynthetic zooxanthellae living in its tissue can access sunlight, then moves deeper at night. Source
- Is it safe to touch?
- The population in Palau's Jellyfish Lake has lost most of its sting and is harmless, though jellies elsewhere still carry functional stinging cells. Source
- How many operating facilities are registered here?
- Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 2 Source
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