Purple Eudistoma
Scientific Name: Eudistoma sp.
Species: Ascidians (Polycitoridae)
Other names: Tunicates, Sea Squirts, Colonial Ascidians, Compound Ascidians.
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Purple EudistomaUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Purple EudistomaUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Purple EudistomaUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Purple EudistomaUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Purple EudistomaUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Purple EudistomaUploaded by: @Kalab in February 2011
Photographed at: Meerufenfushi - Maldives
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Description
Also known as Tunicates, Sea Squirts, Colonial Ascidians, Compound Ascidians.
Found on coral and rocky reefs on walls and drop off's.
They feed on plankton and detritus.
Depth - 8-30m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
During the summer this very pretty ascidian grows in small patches over the reef. (edit)
Spotted
The Purple Eudistoma is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 6 times by users @fishx6 @Kalab
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