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ユウレイボヤ (Transparent tunicate)

Ciona savignyi

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Russia), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Argentina).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ユウレイボヤ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ユウレイボヤ?
The scientific name of ユウレイボヤ is Ciona savignyi. It belongs to the genus Ciona.
What is the conservation status of ユウレイボヤ?
ユウレイボヤ (Ciona savignyi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ユウレイボヤ live?
ユウレイボヤ is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Russia), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, United States.
What family does ユウレイボヤ belong to?
ユウレイボヤ (Ciona savignyi) belongs to the genus Ciona, which is part of the taxonomic family Cionidae.
Is ユウレイボヤ endangered?
No, ユウレイボヤ (Ciona savignyi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does ユウレイボヤ belong to?
ユウレイボヤ (Ciona savignyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of ユウレイボヤ?
The closest relatives of ユウレイボヤ in the genus Ciona include カタユウレイボヤ.

Native Range — 6 Countries

Genus Ciona — 2 Species

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カタユウレイボヤ
Ciona intestinalis
LC
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ユウレイボヤ
Ciona savignyi
LC

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