Physalia physalis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Portuguese man o'war
photo by O'Keefe, Jo

Family:  Physaliidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  pelagic; marine
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is found in pleuston areas (Ref. 83914).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  venomous
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