Common Sea Grape

Molgula manhattensis

Common Sea Grape

The common sea grape is a small rounded tunicate that fastens to piles, shells and seagrass, or rests loosely on sand and mud. It gathers in large clusters from the lower shore down to about 90 metres and tolerates brackish water.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 103788.

FAQ

How deep does the Common Sea Grape live?
The Common Sea Grape (Molgula manhattensis) is typically found at 0–90 m.
How big does the Common Sea Grape get?
The Common Sea Grape grows to about 4 cm.