Deep-sea Crown Jelly

Atolla jelly

Abyssal Stats

Depth

1,000–4,000 m (3,300–13,100 ft)

Size

Up to 15 cm (6 in)

Habitat

Midnight Zone

Diet

Small crustaceans

"When attacked, I produce a brilliant blue 'burglar alarm' light display to attract larger predators."

Think you know the Deep-sea Crown Jelly?

A red-colored jelly that sets off a circular flash of blue light like a crown when it is threatened.

Red light doesn't reach the deep sea, so red animals appear black and invisible.