How deep does the Fire Sponge live?

The Fire Sponge (Tedania ignis) is typically found at 0–37 m.

Fire Sponge

Tedania ignis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–37 m

The fire sponge spreads across shallow Caribbean reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds, where it is very common. Brushing against it can leave a stinging rash on bare skin, while amphipods live untroubled among its surface.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Poecilosclerida › Tedaniidae

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 169565.

FAQ

How deep does the Fire Sponge live?: The Fire Sponge (Tedania ignis) is typically found at 0–37 m.