Magellanic Volcano Sponge
Mycale magellanica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–728 m
- For divers: safe
This sponge grows on steep rock in the cold waters of the far south, packed in among dense stands of cnidarians and moss animals. It ranges from the surface down to more than 700 metres and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Poecilosclerida › Mycalidae › Mycale
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 168534.
FAQ
- How deep does the Magellanic Volcano Sponge live?
- The Magellanic Volcano Sponge (Mycale magellanica) is typically found at 0–728 m.
- Is the Magellanic Volcano Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Magellanic Volcano Sponge is harmless to divers.