[1] It is typically larger than Aurelia aurita,[2] with individuals document up to 45 cm (18 in).

[4][5] Aurelia labiata occurs in the northeastern Pacific Ocean, from the northern coast of California, north to Canada and into Alaska[5].The Aurelia labiata have adaptive behaviors that include directional and vertical swimming.

Vertical swimming allows them to avoid rocky walls and low salinity.

These behaviors come from their sensory receptors and nervous system that allows better mobility for their survival.

[6] Aurelia labiata are fed upon by other cnidarians such as Phacellophora camtschatica and Cyanea capillata.