Chrysaora hysoscella

Compass jellyfish
Kompassqualle
Kompaskwal
Méduse rayonnée
Aguamar
Medusa bruna

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the polyp : 350 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes

Relationship with humans

The species is irritant
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest