Polycarpa pigmentata

  • Pigmented ascidian
  • Ascidie pigmentée
  • Polycarpa pigmentata

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Surrounding and environment

  • The species is generally found on the reef
  • The tunicate is found isolated
  • The species can be found between 1 and 40 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 : 10 cm

Relationship with humans

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