Stinging
Carybdea marsupialis
Cubozoa (Carybdeidae)
This is the only endemic and common box jellyfish in the Mediterranean Sea. Unlike other Mediterranean jellyfish, it swims very fast and is attracted to artificial lights at night (lighthouses, ports).
Sting symptoms
Very stinging. Painful sting, burning sensation and red whip-like marks. Not life-threatening.
Identification
Small, perfectly transparent umbrella shaped like a cubic thimble. It has 4 distinct tentacles equipped with red or orange rings, located at each corner of the base.
Size
Umbrella: 3 to 5 cm / Tentacles: about 30 cm
Habitat
Sandy coastal waters. Rests on the bottom during the day, swims near the surface at night.
Scientific family
Cubozoa (Carybdeidae)
Community photos
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03/07/2026
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03/07/2026
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14/06/2026
14/06/2026
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