Nomura’s jellyfish — size comparison

Nomura’s jellyfish inhabits the Yellow, East China and Japan seas. Its broad bell may reach around two metres across. Elaborate oral arms beneath it capture sma

Silhouette comparison

Diameter

Bell diameter · bez ramionScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Nomura’s jellyfish

Nemopilema nomurai

ok. 1,5 mAdult individual
Bell diameter

Bell diameter · bez ramionMeasurement: side

Mass
up to around 200 kgDorosłe osobniki
The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Diver: 170 cm · without fins
Bell diameterScale in m
00,511,5
Nomura’s jellyfishBell diameterapprox. 1.5 m

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Diver: 170 cm · without fins
Nomura’s jellyfish — size comparison — facts and sources

Nomura’s jellyfish inhabits the Yellow, East China and Japan seas. Its broad bell may reach around two metres across. Elaborate oral arms beneath it capture small organisms from the water.

Slow bell pulsations provide movement, but currents strongly influence distribution. Huge gatherings occur in some years. These blooms impede fishing because numerous jellyfish can clog and weigh down nets.

Measurement sources