General Description

A pale yellow sponge species with encrusting lobate form. Size of about 20 cm.

Biology

This species is a member of a family group that has species known to cause severe dermatitis reactions of the skin on contact. There are over 50 species in this genus occurring in oceans worldwide and over a large depth range.

Habitat

Reef and jetty areas, to depth of 10 m.

Sponge gardens

Reefs

Distribution guide

Port Phillip in Victoria.

Species Group

Sponges › Demosponges

Depth

Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

20 cm

Diet

Plankton or particles

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Recorded in Australia

Species Code

sp. MoV 6699

Identify

• Sponges

Conservation Status

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