Yellow-Green Sea Squirt
Ascidia sydneiensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–112 m
- Max size: 30 cm
The yellow green sea squirt is one of the largest solitary ascidians, often slathered in mud as it sits part buried in soft bottoms or anchored among mangrove roots. It filters plankton and suspended particles from water down to around 110 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Phlebobranchia › Ascidiidae › Ascidia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215940.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-Green Sea Squirt live?
- The Yellow-Green Sea Squirt (Ascidia sydneiensis) is typically found at 1–112 m.
- How big does the Yellow-Green Sea Squirt get?
- The Yellow-Green Sea Squirt grows to about 30 cm.