Animal of the Day
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Invertebrate Least Concern
Box Jellyfish
Chironex fleckeri
The box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) is the most venomous marine animal, with cube-shaped bells and trailing tentacles in northern Australian waters. Adults reach 30 cm bell height and are Least Concern.
- Scientific name
- Chironex fleckeri
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Coastal tropical waters
- Lifespan
- 1–2 years
- Weight
- 1–3 kg