How deep does the Tunicate live?

The Tunicate (Ecteinascidia turbinata) is typically found at 0–24 m.

Tunicate

Ecteinascidia turbinata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–24 m

This sea squirt grows in clusters of plump translucent zooids fused at their bases, settling on reefs in shallow water down to about 24 metres. It is sensitive to fresh water and dies off where salinity drops, and it carries compounds studied for fighting cancer.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Phlebobranchia › Perophoridae › Ecteinascidia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 103756.

FAQ

How deep does the Tunicate live?: The Tunicate (Ecteinascidia turbinata) is typically found at 0–24 m.