Bloodybelly Comb Jellyfish (Lampocteis cruentiventer)
Bloodybelly Comb Jellyfish (Lampocteis cruentiventer)
The Bloodybelly Comb jellyfish, also known as Lampocteis cruentiventer, is a bioluminescent red jellyfish with a bloody red belly which most likely conceals it to predators. The Bloodybelly Comb jellyfish lives in the deep ocean in the oxygen minimum zone. Despite its bright red appearance, the Bloodybelly Comb actually blends into its surrounds as everything dark red that deep appears black. The Bloodybelly Comb is covered in tiny cilia which propel the jellyfish around. The Bloodybelly Comb is not yet on display in any aquariums in the United States and photos and videos have only been obtained through the use of remotely operated vehicles.
Bloodybelly Comb Jellyfish have a bell width between .47”-3.94” (1.2-10 cm), height of .59”-6.3” (1.5-16 cm), and overall length of .59”-6.3” (1.5-16 cm).
The Bloodybelly Comb jellyfish, also known as Lampocteis cruentiventer, is a bioluminescent red jellyfish with a bloody red belly which most likely conceals it to predators. The Bloodybelly Comb jellyfish lives in the deep ocean in the oxygen minimum zone. Despite its bright red appearance, the Bloodybelly Comb actually blends into its surrounds as everything dark red that deep appears black. The Bloodybelly Comb is covered in tiny cilia which propel the jellyfish around. The Bloodybelly Comb is not yet on display in any aquariums in the United States and photos and videos have only been obtained through the use of remotely operated vehicles.
Bloodybelly Comb Jellyfish have a bell width between .47”-3.94” (1.2-10 cm), height of .59”-6.3” (1.5-16 cm), and overall length of .59”-6.3” (1.5-16 cm).
