Red Boring Sponge
Cliothosa delitrix
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–22 m
A red boring sponge that excavates its way into reef limestone, common on shallow and deeper reefs below about four metres. It dissolves and tunnels through coral rock as it grows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Clionaida › Clionaidae › Cliothosa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1479479.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Boring Sponge live?
- The Red Boring Sponge (Cliothosa delitrix) is typically found at 2–22 m.