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Grey sea squirt

Ascidia sydneiensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Israel), Europe (Norway), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇧🇿 Belize 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇵🇦 Panama 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇱 Israel

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (حيوانات)

Chordata (حبليات)

Ascidiacea (كيسيات)

Species

Ascidia sydneiensis (Grey sea squirt)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese スジキレボヤ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grey sea squirt?

The scientific name of Grey sea squirt is Ascidia sydneiensis. It belongs to the genus Ascidia.

Where does Grey sea squirt live?

Grey sea squirt is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Israel), Europe (Norway), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Israel, Norway, Panama, South Africa, United States.

What family does Grey sea squirt belong to?

Grey sea squirt (Ascidia sydneiensis) belongs to the genus Ascidia, which is part of the taxonomic family Ascidiidae.

What kingdom does Grey sea squirt belong to?

Grey sea squirt (Ascidia sydneiensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Grey sea squirt?

The closest relatives of Grey sea squirt in the genus Ascidia include Tunicate.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Ascidia — 2 Species

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Grey sea squirt

Ascidia sydneiensis

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Data verified مارس 2026

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