Purple Stinger
Pelagia noctiluca
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePelagia noctiluca
Other namesMauve Stinger, Purple-striped Jelly, Purple Jellyfish, Luminous Jellyfish, Night-light Jellyfish
SizeUp to 10 cm (3.93 in)
WeightUnder .05 kg (.11 lb)
FamilyCnidarians / Pelagiidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal and oceanic waters throughout the water column, typically near the surface
Depth Range0 - 150 m (492 ft)
