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Giant Jellyfish

Cyanea capillata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Cnidaria (ไนดาเรีย)
Class
Scyphozoa (ไซโฟซัว)
Order
Semaeostomeae (Semaeostomeae)
Family
Cyaneidae
Genus
Cyanea
Species
Cyanea capillata (Giant Jellyfish)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キタユウレイクラゲ
French cyanée à crinière de lion
German Gelbe Feuerqualle
Russian Цианея волосистая

Similar Species in Cyanea

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Giffard's Cyanea
Cyanea giffardii
Extinct
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Tree Cyanea
Cyanea arborea
Extinct
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Oakleaf Cyanea
Cyanea quercifolia
Extinct
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Honolulu Cyanea
Cyanea acuminata
Critically Endangered
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haha
Cyanea pseudofauriei
Endangered
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St John's Rollandia
Cyanea spec
Critically Endangered
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Prickly-flower Cyanea
Cyanea aculeatiflora
Vulnerable
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Superb Cyanea
Cyanea superba
Extinct in the Wild
View all species in Cyanea →

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Cyaneidae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Jellyfish?
The scientific name of Giant Jellyfish is Cyanea capillata. It belongs to the genus Cyanea.
Where does Giant Jellyfish live?
Giant Jellyfish is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Giant Jellyfish belong to?
Giant Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) belongs to the genus Cyanea, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyaneidae.
What kingdom does Giant Jellyfish belong to?
Giant Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Giant Jellyfish?
The closest relatives of Giant Jellyfish in the genus Cyanea include Giffard's Cyanea, Tree Cyanea, Oakleaf Cyanea, Honolulu Cyanea, haha.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Cyanea — 14 Species

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Giffard's Cyanea
Cyanea giffardii
EX
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Giant Jellyfish
Cyanea capillata
NE
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Tree Cyanea
Cyanea arborea
EX 🐾
Oakleaf Cyanea
Cyanea quercifolia
EX 🐾
Honolulu Cyanea
Cyanea acuminata
CR 🐾
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Cyanea pseudofauriei
EN 🐾
St John's Rollandia
Cyanea spec
CR 🐾
Prickly-flower Cyanea
Cyanea aculeatiflora
VU 🐾
Superb Cyanea
Cyanea superba
EW 🐾
Mark's Cyanea
Cyanea marksii
CR 🐾
Haha
Cyanea procera
CR 🐾
Molokai Cyanea
Cyanea solenocalyx
VU 🐾
Punaluu Cyanea
Cyanea truncata
CR 🐾
blue jellyfish
Cyanea lamarckii
NE
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