Microcosmus squamiger Michaelsen, 1927
The species is a solitary ascidian with a presumable Australian origin which dwells in shallow rocky littoral habitats, particularly bays and harbours.
Montesanto F.& Mastrototaro F, 2022. New record of the non-indigenous species Microcosmus squamiger Michaelsen, 1927 (Tunicata, Ascidiacea) within a Greek marina.
First Sighting
pathway new/ CBD classification
common name
Biology/Ecology
Impacts on Biodiversity
Impacts on health and ecosystem services
Edible
Danger
First Sighting
2019
pathway new/ CBD classification
common name
Biology/Ecology
Impacts on Biodiversity
Impacts on health and ecosystem services
Edible
Danger
Records of Microcosmus squamiger
Sites where Microcosmus squamiger has been recorded in the Hellenic Seas.