Herdman's Sea Squirt
Herdmania momus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 7–100 m
- Max size: 8 cm
Herdman's sea squirt settles on reefs, rubble, and mangrove roots in warm shallow water down to about 100 metres, growing to roughly 8 centimetres. It anchors firmly to rock or ship hulls and strains plankton through a barrel shaped body.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Stolidobranchia › Pyuridae › Herdmania
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 103830.
FAQ
- How deep does the Herdman's Sea Squirt live?
- The Herdman's Sea Squirt (Herdmania momus) is typically found at 7–100 m.
- How big does the Herdman's Sea Squirt get?
- The Herdman's Sea Squirt grows to about 8 cm.