Chrysaora
Chrysaora is a genus of jellyfish, commonly called the sea nettles, in the family Pelagiidae. The origin of the genus name Chrysaora lies in Greek mythology with Chrysaor, brother of Pegasus and son of Poseidon and Medusa. Translated, Chrysaor means "he who has a golden armament."
Species
There are 16 recognized species in the genus Chrysaora:Chrysaora achlyos – black sea nettleChrysaora africana - Southern African Sea NettleChrysaora agulhensis - Agulhas Sea Nettle Chrysaora chesapeakei - bay nettleChrysaora chinensis Chrysaora colorata – purple-striped jellyChrysaora fulgida - Benguela Compass JellyChrysaora fuscescens – Pacific sea nettleChrysaora helvola Chrysaora hysoscella – compass jellyfishChrysaora lactea - Milk Sea NettleChrysaora melanaster – northern sea nettleChrysaora pacifica – Japanese sea nettleChrysaora pentastoma -Australian Sea NettleChrysaora plocamia – South American sea nettleChrysaora quinquecirrha – Atlantic sea nettleInvalid species names
- Chrysaora blossevillei Lesson 1830
- Chrysaora caliparea
- Chrysaora depressa
- Chrysaora kynthia Gershwin & Zeidler 2008
- Chrysaora southcotti Gershwin & Zeidler 2008
- Chrysaora wurlerra Gershwin & Zeidler 2008