How deep does the Sponge live?

The Sponge (Halichondria melanadocia) is typically found at 1–5 m.

Sponge

Halichondria melanadocia

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–5 m

A dark encrusting sponge of shallow coastal water, this halichondria coats mangrove roots, seagrass beds and reef surfaces in the top few metres. It feeds by pumping water through its spongy tissue and filtering out the fine particles drifting past.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Suberitida › Halichondriidae › Halichondria

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 165839.

FAQ

How deep does the Sponge live?: The Sponge (Halichondria melanadocia) is typically found at 1–5 m.