Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID164567
GroupCoelenterates-Scyphozoan
GenusPhyllorhiza
Speciespunctata
Common NameAustralian spotted jellyfish
StateLA
CountyTerrebonne
LocalityTerrebonne Bay, east of Houma Navigation Canal
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameWest Central Louisiana Coastal
HUC8 Number08090302
Map
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Collection Day22
Collection Month6
Collection Year2005
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed ocean current
Statusestablished
CommentsR/V Acadiana pulled a trawl net for ~30 min. Number seen includes haul and others seen at surface
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected10-15
Size10-35 cm


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