General Description
A pink sponge species with encrusting form. Size of about 30 cm.
Biology
These sponges will sometimes grow on scallop shells.
Habitat
Reef and jetty areas, at depths of 0-600 m.
Sponge gardens
Reefs
Distribution guide
Worldwide. Port Phillip and coastal Victoria.
Species Group
Depth
Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Deep ( > 30 m)
Water Column
Max Size
30 cm
Diet
Plankton or particles
Commercial Species
No
Global Dispersal
Recorded in Australia
Identify
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Not listed
- EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
- IUCN Red List : Not listed