Phallusia fumigata

  • Black sea-squirt
  • Schwarze Seecheide
  • Zwarte zakpijp
  • Ascidie noire
  • Ascidia negro
  • Ascidia verde

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 200 Meters.
  • Rare 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 : 15 cm

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest