Purple Stinger
Pelagia noctiluca
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Pelagia noctiluca
Other names
Mauve Stinger, Purple-striped Jelly, Purple Jellyfish, Luminous Jellyfish, Night-light Jellyfish
Size
Up to 10 cm (3.93 in)
Weight
Under .05 kg (.11 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal and oceanic waters throughout the water column, typically near the surface
Depth Range
0 - 150 m (492 ft)
