Chiropsalmus [Chiropsalmus]

Chiropsalmus
Description

Chiropsalmus is a genus of box jellyfish, closely related to the Chironex genus. These jellyfish are distinguished by their squared, bell-shaped body and the presence of multiple tentacles on each corner of their bell. The species within this genus are also venomous, capable of delivering painful stings to humans. They inhabit warm coastal waters and are of significant concern to swimmers and beachgoers in their native regions.

Species
South China Sea Box Jellyfish
South China Sea Box Jellyfish [Chiropsalmus buitendijki]
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Australian Box Jellyfish
Australian Box Jellyfish [Chiropsalmus sp. 1]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Box Jellyfish and Sea Wasps
Cubozoa
Order Box jellyfishes
Carybdeida
Family Chirodropidae
Chirodropidae
Statistics
  • Species 2