Strawberry Vase Sponge
Mycale laxissima
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–61 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
A red, vase shaped sponge of Caribbean reefs and mangrove peat banks, it grows to about half a metre and ranges down to roughly sixty metres. It shelters small algae and an amphipod within its fibres, and feeds by drawing seawater through its body to filter out food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Poecilosclerida › Mycalidae › Mycale
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 168561.
FAQ
- How deep does the Strawberry Vase Sponge live?
- The Strawberry Vase Sponge (Mycale laxissima) is typically found at 2–61 m.
- Is the Strawberry Vase Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Strawberry Vase Sponge is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Strawberry Vase Sponge get?
- The Strawberry Vase Sponge grows to about 50 cm.