Button Tunicate

Distaplia corolla

Button Tunicate

The button tunicate grows in colonies on coral reefs, favouring shaded overhangs and the undersides of ledges. It also turns up commonly on mangrove roots and peat banks in sheltered water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Aplousobranchia › Holozoidae › Distaplia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 103606.

FAQ

How big does the Button Tunicate get?
The Button Tunicate grows to about 10 cm.