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