Lion's Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata)
Common name: lion’s mane jellyfish
Scientific name: Cyanea capillata
Locations: open ocean water, upwellings, eddy currents around penninsulas
Seasonality: summer months, sometimes seen during fall & winter
Colors: vivid yellow, orange, and red
Size: up to 2’
Collected: dip net
Quantity: sold by the each
Common name: lion’s mane jellyfish
Scientific name: Cyanea capillata
Locations: open ocean water, upwellings, eddy currents around penninsulas
Seasonality: summer months, sometimes seen during fall & winter
Colors: vivid yellow, orange, and red
Size: up to 2’
Collected: dip net
Quantity: sold by the each
Common name: lion’s mane jellyfish
Scientific name: Cyanea capillata
Locations: open ocean water, upwellings, eddy currents around penninsulas
Seasonality: summer months, sometimes seen during fall & winter
Colors: vivid yellow, orange, and red
Size: up to 2’
Collected: dip net
Quantity: sold by the each
Tidepool Tim says, "These jellies grow to be remarkably large. In my opinion, these are one of Earth's most beautiful creatures. They are a real diver's treat! Globally, these jellies have been recorded up to 120' long! Luckily for Maine spectators - these jellies like it cold!"
