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Saugschirmqualle

Cassiopea andromeda

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (6 countries), Europe (Greece, Malta), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇸🇾 Syria 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇬🇷 Greece 🇲🇹 Malta 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇱 Israel

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Tier)

Cnidaria (Nesseltiere)

Scyphozoa (Schirmquallen)

Rhizostomeae (Wurzelmundquallen)

Species

Cassiopea andromeda (Saugschirmqualle)

Names in Other Languages

German Saugschirmqualle

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Wurzelmundquallen

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Saugschirmqualle?

The scientific name of Saugschirmqualle is Cassiopea andromeda. It belongs to the genus Cassiopea.

Where does Saugschirmqualle live?

Saugschirmqualle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (6 countries), Europe (Greece, Malta), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Cyprus, Greece, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Malta, Syria, Turkey, United States.

What family does Saugschirmqualle belong to?

Saugschirmqualle (Cassiopea andromeda) belongs to the genus Cassiopea, which is part of the taxonomic family Cassiopeidae.

What kingdom does Saugschirmqualle belong to?

Saugschirmqualle (Cassiopea andromeda) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Cassiopea — 1 Species

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Saugschirmqualle

Cassiopea andromeda

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Data verified März 2026

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