How long does a lion's mane jellyfish last?
Typical lifespan
1 yr
The largest known jellyfish; a specimen washed up in 1870 had tentacles 37 m long.
One year, most of it as a tiny polyp.
How that compares
Lion's mane jellyfish against things of a similar time.
Car battery 3–7 yr
Red fox 2–15 yr
Giant Pacific octopus 3–5 yr
Wild turkey 3–13 yr
Smartphone 2–6 yr
Electric scooter 2–6 yr
Raccoon 2–16 yr
Lion's mane jellyfish 1 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 1 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 10 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 30 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a lion's mane jellyfish
- Lion's mane jellyfish vs Whale shark Side by side
- Lion's mane jellyfish vs Humpback whale Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a lion's mane jellyfish last?
- A lion's mane jellyfish lasts 1 yr. One year, most of it as a tiny polyp.
Related pages
- How long does a blue whale last? 70–90 yr
- How long does a great white shark last? 50–73 yr
- How long does a orca last? 30–90 yr
- How long does a bottlenose dolphin last? 30–60 yr
- How long does a humpback whale last? 45–100 yr
- How long does a whale shark last? 60–130 yr
- How long does a sperm whale last? 60–70 yr
- How long does a tiger shark last? 20–50 yr
- How long does a walrus last? 30–40 yr
- How long does a emperor penguin last? 15–50 yr
- Lion's mane jellyfish vs Whale shark Side by side
- Lion's mane jellyfish vs Humpback whale Side by side
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))