La Paz, Mexico unknown jelly - please identify
Description and Comments
approximately 5", clear top with white/bluish spots over entire head and body. Rufflely body, also with spots. 8 'tentacles', three had ends that phosphorized in the sea water, showed as dark spots with white background. Located in Marina Palmira, La Paz. Fairly clear water, only one jellyfish noted. I have several images in addition to the one attached. Would like to know the name of this, please.
Type of organism
Jellyfish
Quantity
1
Latitude
24.15
Longitude
-110.31
Comments
That is Phyllorhiza punctata,
That is Phyllorhiza punctata, which is not supposed to live there! Very interesting. We will email you about the other photos. Thanks a lot...
Looks like a Phyllorhiza
Looks like a Phyllorhiza species, possibly P. punctata.
Definitely Phyllorhiza
Definitely Phyllorhiza punctata, which in that area is not native. Very cool!