How deep does the Pink Vase Sponge live?

The Pink Vase Sponge (Niphates digitalis) is typically found at 0–18 m.

Pink Vase Sponge

Niphates digitalis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–18 m

The pink vase sponge grows as an open cup on coral reefs and hard bottoms down to about 18 metres, and also among mangrove roots. Amphipods live commensally on its surface, and one was found tucked into a submarine cave at 10 metres off Belize.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Haplosclerida › Niphatidae › Niphates

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 166775.

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How deep does the Pink Vase Sponge live?: The Pink Vase Sponge (Niphates digitalis) is typically found at 0–18 m.