Gelatinous, transparent, cube-shaped body with palmate (hand-like) appendages at the of each bottom corner.
Each hand has 7-8 'fingers' with stinging tentacles coming from it. The outside bell has clear 'spots' or knobs on it.
Average Maximum Size:
14 cm (5.5 in) diameter
Adults Distinguishing Characteristics:
Juveniles Distinguishing Characteristics:
Range:
North Carolina to Mexico
Habitat:
Warm, open seas but it is sometimes found inshore in large numbers when conditions are correct (e.g., high salinity)
