General Description

A pale yellow sponge species with globular form. Size of about 10 cm.

Biology

Species in this genus group occur throughout the world, but most species are found in cooler temperate waters like those off Australia's southern coast.

Habitat

Reef and jetty areas, at depths of 3-10 m.

Sponge gardens

Reefs

Distribution guide

New South Wales and Victoria.

Species Group

Sponges › Demosponges

Depth

Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

10 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