Irukandji
Carukia barnesi
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameCarukia barnesi
Other namesIrukandji Jellyfish
SizeUp to 1 m (3.2 ft)
WeightUnder .05 kg (.11 lb)
FamilyCnidarians / Carukiidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionGenerally in deep offshore waters but do get swept to inshore coastal waters by winds & currents
Depth Range0 - 20 m (66 ft)
