species: Clavelina moluccensis in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Clavelina moluccensis


©Alexander Semenov: Clavelina moluccensis at Big Vicki's Reef, Lizard Island.

©Merrick Ekins: A group of Clavelina moluccensis at Lizard Island.

©Anne: Clavelina moluccensis on the reef front at Lizard Island, 20 to 22 m depth.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Ascidiacea
Order Enterogona
Family Clavelinidae
Genus Clavelina
Species Clavelina moluccensis

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Distinguishing features

The tops contain characteristic dark blue patches and spots that are always visible. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 3 cm (Length)

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

This species is found in the waters around Australia, Western Pacific, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Mariana Islands, Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia.

They grow in clusters attached to dead coral or other hard substrates, normally under overhangs. (Wikipedia)

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