Jellyfish is a cnidaria that usually inhabits shallow and deep ocean. It has a smooth covering and can speed up to 8km/h (5mph). Jellyfish (cnidaria scyphozoa aurelia) grows 12-200cm (5-78.7in) and has a weight 20-400g (0.7-14oz). The animal lives 1-5 years in a group lifestyle. Favourite food: fish, eggs, invertebrates
Facts about jellyfishs
Name | Jellyfish |
Weight | 20-400g (0.7-14oz) |
Class | Scyphozoa |
Type | Cnidaria |
Habitat | Shallow and deep ocean |
Main Prey | Fish, eggs, invertebrates |
Scientific Name | Cnidaria scyphozoa aurelia |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Size | 12-200cm (5-78.7in) |
Top Speed | 8km/h (5mph) |
Family | Cyaneidae |
Average Litter Size | 100 |
Phylum | Cnidaria |
Order | Semaeostomeae |
Diet | Carnivore |
Predators | Humans, sea birds, sharks |
Colour | White, blue, pink, yellow, green, purple, red, orange |
Lifestyle | Group |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Life Span | 1-5 years |