Name/s: Amakusa jelly, malaysian jellies

Scientific name: Sanderia malayensis

Class: Scyphozoa

Description: This translucent jellyfish could possess a violet tint or appear yellowish. On the mouth-arms or bell, there are occasionally rows of red dots that radiate outward. The bell’s diameter can reach up to 13 cm (5 in), although 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) is more typical. The frilled mouth-arms are 16 cm (6 in) long, while the peripheral tentacles can reach a length of 29 cm (11 in).

Habitat: Indo-Pacific

Threat: Very dangerous to humans

Fun fact: They are jellyvorous, meaning they feed on other jellyfish, typically moon jellies

Jellyfish

*there is not much information on this jelly, some info may be inaccurate.


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