Pleated Sea Squirt

directions_boat This is an invasive or introduced species.

This introduced solitary ascidian is cream in colour, and squat, with short siphons and a lumpy test. The siphons have four double rows of brown stripes. This species can occur in large aggregations and is tolerant of poor water quality. It is commonly found on wharves, jetty pylons and buoys, particularly in estuaries and harbours.