General Description

A red, brown or beige sponge species, massive with irregular form. Size of about 30 cm.

Biology

These sponges belong to the class Demospongiae, a group that accounts for approximately 85% of all living sponge species.

Habitat

Sand and muddy areas, to depth of 10 m.

Sponge gardens

Soft substrates

Distribution guide

South Australia and Victoria.

Species Group

Sponges › Demosponges

Depth

Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

30 cm

Diet

Plankton or particles

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Identify

• Sponges

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed