Latin Etymology: Pelagia ("of the sea") noctiluca ("moon light")
Adult Mauve Stinger (Pelagia noctiluca) near Capo Murro di Porco, Sicily - May 2018
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Diameter: 10cm
IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
A locally abundant jellyfish that in some years can form massive swarms. It is found in the Mediterranean, the Eastern Atlantic and up into the North Sea. It is a mildly poisonous species that causes painful irritations. It can be an invasive species and damage fishing stocks.
Related Species:
Order: Semaeostomeae
Family: Pelagiidae
Genus: Pelagia
Subspecies: unknown
- Sighting Locations -
- SICILY 2018 TRIP - Seen from Capo Murro di Porco
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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