Tunicate? (Gulf of Thailand)

[huskychemist]

And another one...

This critter was spotted on Shark Fin, a dive right near the Wreck of the Hardeep. This mug shot was taken on 7th March. Since this is a shallower dive, it was probably no more than 10 msw. The critter is only 2-4 inches long.

I'm thinking it's a tunicate of some sort, but I can't seem to find anything similar in my ID books. (Although truthfully, I think my collection is lacking...)

Any thoughts?

Many thanks!

 

[LeslieH]

I agree, possibly a Polycarpa. there are literally hundreds of undescribed species.

 

[Papa_Bear]

It looks as there are three different ones in the photo! One at the top left and one behind the main object!

 

[LeslieH]

True, I just assumed it was the one smack dab in the middle!