Cubozoa |
Chirodropida |
Chirodropidae
Environment: milieu / climate zone / djupintervall / distribution range
Ekologi
Pelagiska. Tropical
Central Indo-Pacific: Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan.
Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Könsmognad: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm Max length : 8.0 cm WD hane/ej könsbestämd; (Ref. 3417)
Bell is cube shaped, with rounded edges. Lateral side of the bell is rectangular. Height 7 m; 8 m breadth. Surface of bell is smooth, the frenulae re 4 and bracket like. 5 tentacles are present on each pedalium. Side pillars are strong. Jelly is thick and cartilaginous. Stings may be severe.
Also inhabits shallow waters (Ref. 3417).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Könsmognad | Reproduktion | Lek | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
The occurrence is mostly seasonal, during summer monsoon.
Tahera, Q. and Q.B. Kazmi 2008 New records of two jellyfish medusae (Cnidaria: Scyphozoa: Catostylidae: Cubozoa: Chirodropidae) from Pakistani waters. Mar. Biodivers. Rec. 1:e30. (Ref. 3417)
IUCN Red List Status
(Ref. 130435: Version 2025-1)
CITES status (Ref. 108899)
Not Evaluated
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Human uses
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Verktyg
Ytterligare information
Trophic EcologyFood items (preys)
Födosammansättning
Födointag
Predatorer
Population dynamicsTillväxtMax. ages / sizesLength-weight rel.Length-length rel.Length-frequenciesMass conversionAbundans PhysiologySyreförbrukning
Human RelatedStamps, coins, misc.
Internet-källor
Estimates based on models
Fishing Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100).
Price category
Unknown.