How deep does the Sponge live?

The Sponge (Svenzea zeai) is typically found at 6–30 m.

Is the Sponge dangerous to divers?

The Sponge is harmless to divers.

Sponge

Svenzea zeai

Group: Other
Typical depth: 6–30 m
For divers: safe

Tiny amphipods take shelter inside this sponge, living among its channels as lodgers. It is a soft Caribbean species that grows on shaded reef between about 6 and 40 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Scopalinida › Scopalinidae › Svenzea

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 165717.

FAQ

How deep does the Sponge live?: The Sponge (Svenzea zeai) is typically found at 6–30 m.
Is the Sponge dangerous to divers?: The Sponge is harmless to divers.