Australian Box Jelly
Chironex fleckeri
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Chironex fleckeri
Other names
Sea Wasp, Box Jellyfish, Fire Medusa, Indringa
Size
Up to 3 m (9.8 ft)
Weight
Up to 2 kg (4.4 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal to oceanic waters throughout the water column, typically towards the top
Depth Range
0 - 35 m (114 ft)
