Phyllorhiza punctata
Phyllorhiza punctata
(Australian spotted jellyfish)
Coelenterates-Scyphozoan
Exotic

Impact ID2263
Impact TypeHarvest
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionHarvest of P. punctata for a food source has taken place in the Gulf of Mexico since the species introduction, as jellyfish is a popular food source in some Asian markets.
Reference14259
Great Lakes RegionNo
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