Polycarpa spongiabilis Traustedt, 1883
Giant tunicate
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Family:  Styelidae ()
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  sessile; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found only on coral reefs (Ref. 415), mangrove roots (Ref. 86424), or any hard substrate (Ref. 86424). Solitary (Ref. 1758).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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