How deep does the Red Bait live?

The Red Bait (Pyura stolonifera) is typically found at 0–15 m.

How big does the Red Bait get?

The Red Bait grows to about 40 cm.

Red Bait

Pyura stolonifera

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–15 m
Max size: 40 cm

Red bait is the largest African sea squirt, forming dense rubbery mats across sediment free rock in the surf zone or sitting alone on sand. Each animal pumps seawater through its tough leathery body to strain out plankton and fine particles.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Stolidobranchia › Pyuridae › Pyura

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215927.

FAQ

How deep does the Red Bait live?: The Red Bait (Pyura stolonifera) is typically found at 0–15 m.
How big does the Red Bait get?: The Red Bait grows to about 40 cm.