Tunicates
Rhopalaea abdominalis
- Reef tunicate
- Riff Seescheide
- Rif zakpijp
- Ascidie de récif
- Ascidia del arrecife
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally found on the reef
- The tunicate is found isolated
- The species can be found between 8 and 25 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Size of the individual : 4.5 cm
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest