Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Rare 'Pink Meanie' Jellyfish Wash Up on Texas Coast
Imagine giant, cotton candy-colored jellyfish called Pink Meanies washing up on the beach!
These rare creatures have long tentacles, up to 70 feet long, and they eat other jellyfish.
They were first identified as a new species in 2011.
Scientists say their stings are usually mild, like a rash.
They are often found along the Gulf Coast.
They like to eat moon jellyfish, which are also found in the area.
When there aren't any moon jellies or when the water gets too cold, they disappear.
Rare 'pink meanie' jellyfish have washed up on a Texas beach.
These jellyfish have tentacles up to 70 feet long.
They were first identified as a new species in 2011.
Pink meanies eat other jellyfish, particularly moon jellyfish.
Their stings are generally mild to humans.
- Who
- Pink Meanie jellyfish
- What
- Dozens of rare jellyfish washed up on Texas beaches.
- When
- Late summer and early fall.
- Where
- Texas coast and Gulf of Mexico
- Why
- They are following moon jellyfish for food.
- Common Name
- Pink Meanie
- Scientific Name
- Drymonema larsoni
- Location
- Gulf of Mexico, Texas Coast
- Tentacle Length
- Up to 70 feet
- Weight
- Up to 50 pounds
- Diet
- Other jellyfish, especially moon jellyfish