Rhopalaea abdominalis

  • Reef tunicate
  • Riff Seescheide
  • Rif zakpijp
  • Ascidie de récif
  • Ascidia del arrecife

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

  • The species is generally found on the reef
  • The tunicate is found isolated
  • The species can be found between 8 and 25 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 : 4.5 cm
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

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