Mango Sponge
Stylissa massa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- For divers: safe
The mango sponge lives on fringing reefs and rocky slopes down to about 100 metres, often inside bays. It feeds by filtering plankton and fine particles from the seawater it pumps through, and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Scopalinida › Scopalinidae › Stylissa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 165711.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mango Sponge live?
- The Mango Sponge (Stylissa massa) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Mango Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Mango Sponge is harmless to divers.