General Description
A pink, brown to yellow sponge species with spherical form. Size of about 15 cm.
Biology
These sponges belong to the class Demospongiae, a group that accounts for approximately 85% of all living sponge species.
Habitat
Reef areas, at depths of 1-30 m.
Sponge gardens
Reefs
Distribution guide
South-eastern Australia.
Species Group
Depth
Shallow (1-30 m)
Deep ( > 30 m)
Water Column
Max Size
15 cm
Diet
Plankton or particles
Commercial Species
No
Global Dispersal
Native to Australia
Identify
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Not listed
- EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
- IUCN Red List : Not listed