Ciona intestinalis

  • Yellow sea-squirt
  • Gelbe Seescheide
  • Doorzichtige zakpijp
  • Cione
  • Ascidia amarilla
  • Ascidia lunga

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

  • The species is generally found on the reef
  • The tunicate is found isolated
  • The species can be found between 1 and 1000 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Size of the individual : 20 cm

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!