Sponge
Haliclona mucifibrosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–12 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
A soft sponge that builds up on shallow peat banks, this species was found only atop the bank in Bocas del Toro, Panama. It also lives among mangroves down to about twelve metres, pumping seawater through its body to filter out drifting food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Haplosclerida › Chalinidae › Haliclona
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 166617.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sponge live?
- The Sponge (Haliclona mucifibrosa) is typically found at 0–12 m.
- Is the Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Sponge is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sponge get?
- The Sponge grows to about 15 cm.