Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID163792
GroupCoelenterates-Scyphozoan
GenusPhyllorhiza
Speciespunctata
Common NameAustralian spotted jellyfish
StateMS
CountyJackson
LocalityMississippi Sound north of Horn Island in the vicinity of the "Chimney" and south of the Belle Fountaine water tower on the mainland
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMississippi Coastal
HUC8 Number03170009
HUC10 NameBiloxi Bay-Mississippi Sound
HUC10 Number0317000907
HUC12 NameBiloxi Bay-Mississippi Sound
HUC12 Number031700090702
Map
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Collection Day21
Collection Month7
Collection Year2000
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
CommentsA few spotted jellyfish were seen near shore, however most were seen more offshore in waters of about 1.8m in depth.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine


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