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Painted Sea Squirt

Clavelina sp.

Photo by Blogie
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Found on coral and rocky reefs on walls and drop off's, often in dense patches of cylindrical zooids.

Notes:

I took these photos at a depth of less than 5m.

Reference Links:

The Painted Sea Squirt - Identify tropical fish - Whats That Fish!

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (9)
Blogie
Thanks, Sachin & Satyen! These cute little squirts are always a delight to see underwater. :)
Blogie
You're welcome, Umaporn. :)
Blogie
Why, thanks, VivBraznell! :)
VivBraznell
Every time I go into Project Noah I find something new and totally amazing .. like these sea squirts, Beautiful images Blogie!
Blogie
You're welcome, Laura! And for the compliments. :)
LauraMaria
Absolutely gorgeous! Definitely from the Clavelina genus, still trying to find this one in particular. But what wonderful photos, thanks for sharing!

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Davao Gulf Marine Life

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PublishedDecember 13, 2011

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