🦋 Identification Guide

How to Identify Salpidae

Q: What are the key characteristics of Salpidae?

Salpidae species are classified in the order Salpida, class Thaliacea, kingdom Animalia. The family contains 4 accepted species.

4 species · Animalia · Order Salpida

Salpidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Salpida, class Thaliacea. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.

Representative Salpidae Species

Thetys vagina Tilesius, 1802

Thetys vagina Tilesius, 1802 is a widespread pelagic tunicate that acts as an im…

Salpa fusiformis Cuvier, 1804

Salpa fusiformis, the common salp, is the most widespread cosmopolitan salp spec…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Salpidae?

Salpidae animals belong to the Salpida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 4 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Salpidae?

Salpidae is classified in the order Salpida, class Thaliacea, phylum Chordata. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer

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