How deep does the Sponge live?

The Sponge (Mycale angulosa) is typically found at 17–58 m.

Sponge

Mycale angulosa

Group: Other
Typical depth: 17–58 m

This sponge grows as a crust on hard bottoms, mangrove ponds and coral reefs between about 17 and 58 metres. Its surface is pulled tight over the host rock, and it filters food by drawing seawater through a network of internal channels.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Poecilosclerida › Mycalidae › Mycale

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 168698.

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How deep does the Sponge live?: The Sponge (Mycale angulosa) is typically found at 17–58 m.