Chironex is a genus of box jellyfish in the family Chirodropidae. Their stings are highly venomous, and have caused human fatalities. Based on present knowledge, the genus is restricted to the central Indo-Pacific, ranging from southern Japan to northern Australia.
Species
The World Register of Marine Species lists the following species:
- Chironex blakangmati <small>Iesa et al., 2026</small>
- Chironex fleckeri <small>Southcott, 1956</small>
- Chironex indrasaksajiae <small>Sucharitakul, 2017</small>
- Chironex yamaguchii <small>Lewis & Bentlage, 2009</small>
References
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