Gelatinous. Very round and bulbous bell (head) that starts slightly translucent with a slight pink hue and ends with a deeply
pigmented skirt that may appear brown or purple. Thick and short arms that extend from a rigid stalk connected to the head,
may appear slightly opaque and white in color. Harmless to humans.
Average Maximum Size:
25.5 cm (10 in)
Adults Distinguishing Characteristics:
NA
Juveniles Distinguishing Characteristics:
NA
Range:
New England to Brazil
Habitat:
Surface to mid-water column in coastal to brackish waters.
Notes:
Does not sting. Juvenile Spider Crabs use the bells of Cannonball Jellyfish as nursery habitat.
