Pawsonia saxicola

Sea gherkin

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

The species is generally found on the reef
The species is not very mobile
The species can be found between 0 and 50 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 15 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

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!