Sponge
Haliclona twincayensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
This sponge clings to living surfaces, draping over submerged plants and only rarely turning up on mangrove roots and peat. It keeps to very shallow water, no deeper than about 3 metres, and reaches roughly 10 centimetres across.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Haplosclerida › Chalinidae › Haliclona
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 166650.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sponge live?
- The Sponge (Haliclona twincayensis) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Sponge is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sponge get?
- The Sponge grows to about 10 cm.