Staurocladia cf. vallentini (Browne, 1902)

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Staurocladia cf. vallentini (Browne, 1902)

Remarks: although the medusae observed by Nascimento (2010) clearly resemble S. vallentini , the samples contained no specimens with gonads, hindering the specific identification.

Distribution in South America: polyp—Pacific Ocean, Chile, at 39.95°S 73.60°W (Galea & Schories 2012a p. 29-30);

medusa—Pacific Ocean, Chile, at 39.95°S 73.60°W (Galea & Schories 2012a p. 29-30); Atlantic Ocean, Brazil, from 22.5°S to 25°S (Nascimento 2010).