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ALEXANDRE MEINESZ

Mauve stinger

In Dive.Explo360: Mediterranean · Northeast Atlantic · Atlantic Ocean · Indian Ocean · Pacific Ocean · Caribbean Sea

During a dive or boat trip, the Mauve stinger draws attention with its mauve shades and long filaments. Often seen in sometimes very dense groups, it plays a part in the ecosystem and remains strongly stinging.

Habitat de Mauve stinger Habitat
Open water
Profondeur de Mauve stinger Depth
1-30 m
Groupe biologique de Mauve stinger Group
Cnidarian
Rôle écologique de Mauve stinger Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

This jellyfish is recognised by its pinkish to purplish colour and bell scattered with small spots. It has long, very thin tentacles that can stretch widely around it. Its body consists largely of water. It moves by contracting its bell, enabling it to advance even though it remains largely dependent on currents.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

It lives in open water and occurs both offshore and near the coast. Present in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, it may appear in large numbers depending on environmental conditions.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

It captures small planktonic prey, such as crustaceans or larvae, using its strongly stinging tentacles. These immobilise the prey before it is directed towards the mouth.

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