How deep does the Sponge live?

The Sponge (Dragmacidon reticulatum) is typically found at 0–70 m.

Is the Sponge dangerous to divers?

The Sponge is harmless to divers.

Sponge

Dragmacidon reticulatum

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–70 m
For divers: safe

This orange to reddish sponge spreads across rock patches, mangrove roots and coral reefs from just below the surface down to about seventy metres. It draws seawater through countless tiny pores and strains out the suspended food within, and it is harmless to divers.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Axinellida › Axinellidae › Dragmacidon

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 165558.

FAQ

How deep does the Sponge live?: The Sponge (Dragmacidon reticulatum) is typically found at 0–70 m.
Is the Sponge dangerous to divers?: The Sponge is harmless to divers.