Spawling Sponge
Neopetrosia subtriangularis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 2 cm
This sprawling sponge lives across reef, seagrass and sand flat habitats from the shallows to about 100 metres, and reaches into mangroves too. Its internal canals shelter snapping shrimps while it pumps water through to filter out food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Haplosclerida › Petrosiidae › Neopetrosia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 166814.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spawling Sponge live?
- The Spawling Sponge (Neopetrosia subtriangularis) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- How big does the Spawling Sponge get?
- The Spawling Sponge grows to about 2 cm.