How big is the Fried egg jellyfish?

Fried egg jellyfish (Cotylorhiza tuberculata) reaches 15–40 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Fried egg jellyfish?

Fried egg jellyfish is found between 0–30 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Fried egg jellyfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Fried egg jellyfish?

Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Fried egg jellyfish (Cotylorhiza tuberculata)

Key facts

Scientific name: Cotylorhiza tuberculata
Common name: Fried egg jellyfish
Category: Cnidarians
Family: Cepheidae
Genus: Cotylorhiza
Size: 15–40 cm
Depth: 0–30 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: open-water, pelagic
Behaviours: pelagic, symbiotic
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Mediterranean

Description

Cotylorhiza tuberculata owes its nickname to its bulging yellow bell resembling an egg yolk, fringed with purple and white appendages. 15 to 40 cm. Sting almost nil: safe to encounter. Found in warm Mediterranean waters in summer. Often hosts small juvenile fish that shelter among its tentacles. Iconic of the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas.

Photo of Fried egg jellyfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Fried egg jellyfish?: Fried egg jellyfish (Cotylorhiza tuberculata) reaches 15–40 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Fried egg jellyfish?: Fried egg jellyfish is found between 0–30 m deep.
Is the Fried egg jellyfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Fried egg jellyfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Fried egg jellyfish?: Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

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Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 135297)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2264578)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia