| Family: |
Ascidiidae () |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 1 - 112 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific and Atlantic Ocean: Sub Antarctic region, East South America. tropical to temperate. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
This is one of the largest ascideans and is often coated in mud (Ref. 305). Assumed maximum total length from Ref. 1758. On a mangrove (Ref. 415). Found in mud, sand and silt bottom (Ref. 1134); lives on the bottom, often embedded in sediments (Ref. 1758). Filter-feeder (Ref. 68823). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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