Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1866
GroupCoelenterates-Scyphozoan
GenusPhyllorhiza
Speciespunctata
Common NameAustralian spotted jellyfish
StateLA
CountySt. Bernard
LocalityLake Borgne, at mouth
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEastern Louisiana Coastal
HUC8 Number08090203
HUC10 NameLake Borgne
HUC10 Number0809020304
HUC12 NameLake Borgne
HUC12 Number080902030400
Map
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Collection Day1
Collection Month8
Collection Year2000
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
Commentsarea of large concentration
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierMonty Graham-Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Sizeto 50 cm; 100 m aggregations


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/24/2024].

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