Clubbed Tunicate

Styela clava

Clubbed Tunicate

The clubbed tunicate stands on a long stalk topped by a wrinkled body, wedged into crevices and the sheltered sides of wave washed rocks. Growing to about 12 centimetres, it is a hardy fouler that readily colonises harbours and hulls.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Stolidobranchia › Styelidae › Styela

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 103929.

FAQ

How deep does the Clubbed Tunicate live?
The Clubbed Tunicate (Styela clava) is typically found at 16–16 m.
How big does the Clubbed Tunicate get?
The Clubbed Tunicate grows to about 12 cm.