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Red-throated ascidian

Herdmania momus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (5 countries), Europe (Greece, Malta, Norway), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇸🇾 Syria 🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇬🇷 Greece 🇲🇹 Malta 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇮🇱 Israel

Full Taxonomy

Ascidiacea (Ascidiacea)

Order

Stolidobranchia (Stolidobranchia)

Species

Herdmania momus (Red-throated ascidian)

Names in Other Languages

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-throated ascidian?

The scientific name of Red-throated ascidian is Herdmania momus. It belongs to the genus Herdmania.

Where does Red-throated ascidian live?

Red-throated ascidian is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (5 countries), Europe (Greece, Malta, Norway), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Syria, Turkey.

What family does Red-throated ascidian belong to?

Red-throated ascidian (Herdmania momus) belongs to the genus Herdmania, which is part of the taxonomic family Pyuridae.

What kingdom does Red-throated ascidian belong to?

Red-throated ascidian (Herdmania momus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).