Clavelina robusta

  • Singing ascidian
  • Robuste Seescheide
  • Claveline chanteuse

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific

Surrounding and environment

  • The species is generally found on the reef
  • The individuals are gathered to form a bouquet
  • The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
  • Common 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 cm
  • Size of the colony : 15 cm
  • Colonial species : the individuals share their vascular system and or the same exhaling siphon

Relationship with humans

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