Physalia sp aka Portuguese Man o war

Description and Comments

One alive specimens of Physalia sp, were found using snorkeling gear. In addition 6 specimens found washed away on the Tulum beach, 2km away south from Tulum archeological site. Q.Roo in the Mexican Caribbean.

Dr. Gris Ávila-Soria

Author

Type of organism

Man o war
an small plankton bloom

Quantity

6

Latitude

20.21

Longitude

-87.47