Herdman's Sea Squirt

Herdmania momus

Herdman's Sea Squirt

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.