Sponge
Haliclona tubifera
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 0.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A thin crust of a sponge, the tubed haliclona spreads over reef flats, shallow rocks and mangrove roots, usually no deeper than about 10 metres. It is very common on lagoon bottoms, filtering particles from the water, and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Haplosclerida › Chalinidae › Haliclona
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 166626.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sponge live?
- The Sponge (Haliclona tubifera) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Sponge is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sponge get?
- The Sponge grows to about 0.5 cm.