Fried Egg Jellyfish

Fried Egg Jellyfish

Cotylorhiza tuberculata

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DESCRIPTION

The Fried Egg Jellyfish hosts tiny algae in its tissues that act like living solar panels, sharing sugars they make from sunlight. Juvenile fish often shelter among its dangling arms, slipping between the knobs where the jelly’s mild sting offers them a safe hiding place from larger predators.

Max Length 0.3 m
Max Weight 0.6 kg
Lifespan 0.5 - 1 year
Habitat Coastal zone and open water
Depth Range 1 - 10 m
Diet Planktivore
Activity Variable
Social Behavior Aggregative

Destinations to spot Fried Egg Jellyfish

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Where Fried Egg Jellyfish has been recorded

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Fried Egg Jellyfish

Where can you see the Fried Egg Jellyfish?

The Fried Egg Jellyfish can be seen at 2 dive destinations in Spain. The best spots include Balearic Islands (Spain) and Cabo de Palos (Spain).

How big does the Fried Egg Jellyfish get?

The Fried Egg Jellyfish can reach up to 0.3 m in length and 0.6 kg in weight.

What habitat does the Fried Egg Jellyfish live in?

The Fried Egg Jellyfish is found in these habitats: coastal zone and open water.

How deep does the Fried Egg Jellyfish live?

The Fried Egg Jellyfish lives between 1 and 10 m deep.

What does the Fried Egg Jellyfish eat?

Lives on plankton, picking drifting animals and larvae out of the water column.

When is the Fried Egg Jellyfish most active?

Its rhythm shifts with the season, the tide or the region, so the same species may be active by day in one place and by night in another.

How long does the Fried Egg Jellyfish live?

The Fried Egg Jellyfish lives 0.5 to 1 year.

What is the conservation status of the Fried Egg Jellyfish?

The Fried Egg Jellyfish is listed as Not Evaluated on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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