Touch-Me-Not Sponge
Neofibularia nolitangere
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–70 m
- Max size: 80 cm
Its name warns divers off for good reason, since brushing this sponge can leave a lasting burning rash. It grows on shallow reefs and rock pavements down to about seventy metres, also living among mangroves, and reaches close to a metre across.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Biemnida › Biemnidae › Neofibularia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 168323.
FAQ
- How deep does the Touch-Me-Not Sponge live?
- The Touch-Me-Not Sponge (Neofibularia nolitangere) is typically found at 2–70 m.
- How big does the Touch-Me-Not Sponge get?
- The Touch-Me-Not Sponge grows to about 80 cm.