An image showing a colorful underwater object is frequently shared along with captions identifying it as a "Spanish Dancer Jellyfish": However, this claim is problematic for two reasons.

The claim: Image shows a 'Spanish Dancer Jellyfish' A viral image of a bright yellow and pink creature in the sea that was recently shared to Facebook claims to show a "Spanish Dancer Jellyfish." ...

The Spanish dancer is no exception to this rule. Even though their bodies do not produce any toxins, they are able to assimilate the poisons of marine sponges and toxic jellyfish on which they ...

Social media users have been sharing a photo of what they claim is a Spanish Dancer jellyfish found in Papua New Guinea’s lagoons. This claim is false. Examples can be seen here and here.

Take a trip under the sea and learn about turtles, octopuses, rays, jellyfish, Spanish dancers (sea slugs), sea cows (manatees) and marlin. Observe how they swim and move about in the water.

The claim: Image shows a 'Spanish Dancer Jellyfish' A viral image of a bright yellow and pink creature in the sea that was recently shared to Facebook claims to show a "Spanish Dancer Jellyfish." ...