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ウスイタボヤ (Golden Star Tunicate)

Botryllus schlosseri

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, South Africa), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ウスイタボヤ
French botrylle étoilé
German Stern-Seescheide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ウスイタボヤ?
The scientific name of ウスイタボヤ is Botryllus schlosseri. It belongs to the genus Botryllus.
What is the conservation status of ウスイタボヤ?
ウスイタボヤ (Botryllus schlosseri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ウスイタボヤ live?
ウスイタボヤ is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, South Africa), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Greece.
What family does ウスイタボヤ belong to?
ウスイタボヤ (Botryllus schlosseri) belongs to the genus Botryllus, which is part of the taxonomic family Styelidae.
Is ウスイタボヤ endangered?
No, ウスイタボヤ (Botryllus schlosseri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does ウスイタボヤ belong to?
ウスイタボヤ (Botryllus schlosseri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

Native Range — 22 Countries

Genus Botryllus — 1 Species

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ウスイタボヤ
Botryllus schlosseri
LC

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