| Family: |
Chirodropidae () |
| Max. size: |
8 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Central Indo-Pacific: Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan. |
| Diagnosis: |
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. |
| Biology: |
Also inhabits shallow waters (Ref. 3417). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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