How deep does the Sea Grapes live?

The Sea Grapes (Molgula complanata) is typically found at 0–500 m.

How big does the Sea Grapes get?

The Sea Grapes grows to about 1.5 cm.

Sea Grapes

Molgula complanata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–500 m
Max size: 1.5 cm

These small tunicates look like clusters of grapes attached to rock and other hard surfaces, from the lower shore to well past 500 metres. Each body grows only a couple of centimetres and quietly filters drifting plankton.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Stolidobranchia › Molgulidae › Molgula

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 103776.

FAQ

How deep does the Sea Grapes live?: The Sea Grapes (Molgula complanata) is typically found at 0–500 m.
How big does the Sea Grapes get?: The Sea Grapes grows to about 1.5 cm.