How big is the Mauve stinger?

Mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca) reaches 5–12 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Mauve stinger?

Mauve stinger is found between 0–1400 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Mauve stinger?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Mauve stinger?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca)

Key facts

Scientific name: Pelagia noctiluca
Common name: Mauve stinger
Category: Cnidarians
Family: Pelagiidae
Genus: Pelagia
Size: 5–12 cm
Depth: 0–1400 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Venomous
Habitats: open-water, pelagic
Behaviours: pelagic, bioluminescent
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Pelagia noctiluca, the mauve stinger, reaches 12 cm in bell and 1 m in tentacles. Pink to purple, dotted with bright red spots. Potent sting: painful contact, redness and burning lasting several days. Bioluminescent when disturbed at night. Pelagic, mass summer blooms along Mediterranean coasts. Stay vigilant at the surface during swarm periods.

Photo of Mauve stinger

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Mauve stinger?: Mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca) reaches 5–12 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Mauve stinger?: Mauve stinger is found between 0–1400 m deep.
Is the Mauve stinger dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Venomous.
What is the conservation status of the Mauve stinger?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Mauve stinger?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Similar species

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 135305)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2264423)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia