Eusynstyela misakiensis

  • Apricot synascidia
  • Kolonie - Seescheide
  • Ascidie encroûtante
  • Ascidia albaricoque
  • Ascidia incrostante

Distribution

  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Surrounding and environment

  • The species is generally found on the reef
  • The colony of individuals forms a crust on the substrate
  • The species can be found between 5 and 30 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Size of the individual : 1 cm
  • Size of the colony : 50 cm
  • The animal can show variable colouring

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!