Sponge
Haliclona albifragilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–74 m
- For divers: safe
A simple encrusting sponge of bays and rocky shallows, it pumps seawater through countless tiny pores to strain out food. You will find it draped over rocks in the intertidal zone and across coral reefs down to roughly 75 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Haplosclerida › Chalinidae › Haliclona
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 166576.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sponge live?
- The Sponge (Haliclona albifragilis) is typically found at 0–74 m.
- Is the Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Sponge is harmless to divers.