Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID238210
GroupCoelenterates-Scyphozoan
GenusPhyllorhiza
Speciespunctata
Common NameAustralian spotted jellyfish
StatePR
CountyCabo Rojo
LocalityJoyuda Lagoon
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameCulebrinas-Guanajibo
HUC8 Number21010003
HUC10 Number2101000304
Map
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Collection Month4
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsThis species lives year-round in Joyuda Lagoon, where it shows seasonal blooms during summer and autumn, and maintains low numbers the rest of the year.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineMarine


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