Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID163786
GroupCoelenterates-Scyphozoan
GenusPhyllorhiza
Speciespunctata
Common NameAustralian spotted jellyfish
StateMS
LocalityGulf of Mexico, West Delta of the Mississippi River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNorthern Gulf of Mexico
HUC8 Number32004300
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month7
Collection Year2001
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecimen had small diffuse spots. 4.96 Kg in weight.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierHarriet Perry
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size430 mm bell diameter


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