Ascidiidae () |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
sessile; marine; depth range 1 - 112 m |
Indo-Pacific and Atlantic Ocean: Sub Antarctic region, East South America. tropical to temperate. |
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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). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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