Species Chrysaora hexastoma Péron & Lesueur, 1810
Compiler and date details
June 2012 - Lisa-ann Gershwin
DRAFT RECORD
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Distribution
States
South Australia, Tasmania
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
IMCRA
Tasmanian Shelf Province (36)
Ecological Descriptors
Carnivorous, epipelagic, marine, neritic.
Diagnosis
Umbrella of a beautiful pink colour; white and toothed edge; six arm fringes very-long and whitish; 50-60 centimeters.
Diagnosis References
Péron, F. & Lesueur, C.A. 1810. Tableau des caractères génériques et spécifiques de toutes les espèces de méduses connues jusqu'à ce jour. Annales du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle. Paris 14: 325–366 [366] (translated from French)
Notes
The species Chrysaora hexastoma was originally described from the Fleurieu region of South Australia and Tasmania. It was described as a symmetrical deviant; however, from the description it seems distinctive, but has not been seen again.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-Aug-2013 | MODIFIED |