Cassiopea frondosa

Upside-down jellyfish
Sandqualle
Zandkwal
Méduse de sable
Medusa invertida

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 0 and 8 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the polyp : 250 mm
Lives in partnership with algae

Relationship with humans

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