Upside-down jellyfish

The upside-down jellyfish (Cassiopea xamachana) is so named because it usually has its bell downwards, supporting it like a suction cup.

Where to find them?

You can learn more about the upside-down jellyfish in the Temperate habitat of Oceanogràfic, specifically in the Oval Room.

General aspects

This species is generally distributed in shallow tropical waters. It can measure up to 35cm.