How deep does the Reef Sponge live?

The Reef Sponge (Spongia tubulifera) is typically found at 1–3 m.

How big does the Reef Sponge get?

The Reef Sponge grows to about 14 cm.

Reef Sponge

Spongia tubulifera

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–3 m
Max size: 14 cm

A soft tube bearing sponge, this reef sponge raises little oscular chimneys to vent the water it has filtered for food. It grows in lagoons and on mangrove roots in shallow water, and shelters snapping shrimps inside its canals.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Dictyoceratida › Spongiidae › Spongia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 165244.

FAQ

How deep does the Reef Sponge live?: The Reef Sponge (Spongia tubulifera) is typically found at 1–3 m.
How big does the Reef Sponge get?: The Reef Sponge grows to about 14 cm.