St. Eustatius, Princes Corner, 7-06-2015, (source: Marion Haarsma)

Saltwater. Zooids up to 2 cm, often shaded with white, red or purple. Siphons rims and internal body parts are typically carmine to purple, although there may be some variations. The zooids are jointed at their bases through stolons.

- Painted Tunicate Clavelina picta.

Size: 1.2 to 1.8 cm, max 2 cm.
Colour: greenish with white rims.
Shape: Zooids  often shaded with greenish, bluish or purple. Siphons rims and internal body parts are typically carmine to purple, although there may be some variations. The zooids are jointed at their bases through stolons.

Inhabits coral reefs. Inhabit reefs and walls. Grow in clusters ranging from a few to many individuals.

BES-eilanden: St. Eustatius.

[Niels Schrieken]; [Marion Haarsma, feb 2015]

- Humann, P., & DeLoach, N. (2002). Reef Creature Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas (p. 420). Jacksonville (FL): New World Publications.

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