Sponge
Neopetrosia carbonaria
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- For divers: safe
Common among coral rubble, this sponge crusts over dead corals and rocks across shallow reefs, lagoons, seagrass beds and mangroves, mostly within the top ten metres. It pumps seawater through its body to gather drifting particles, and it is harmless to handle.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Haplosclerida › Petrosiidae › Neopetrosia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 166799.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sponge live?
- The Sponge (Neopetrosia carbonaria) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Sponge is harmless to divers.