Cassiopea xamachana
| Scientific name | Cassiopea xamachana |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bigelow |
| Year of description | 1892 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | Cassiopeidae |
| Genus | Cassiopea |
Introduction
Cassiopea xamachana is a salt water cnidarian.
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Who is it?
How to recognize Cassiopea xamachana ?
Cassiopea xamachana measures between 10 and 15 cm. This cnidarian is tricolore with a predominantly bleu, rose and beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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Dietnot specified
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Way of livingdiurnal
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
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Larva typeplanula
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 28 °C
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Depth0 - 10 m
Biotope presentation
Cassiopea xamachana is most often found at a depth between 0m and 10m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
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Sources & Contributions
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Scientific partners
Tags
Same genus
Cassiopea andromeda
Cassiopeidae
