How deep does the Sponge live?

The Sponge (Cliona caribbaea) is typically found at 1–70 m.

How big does the Sponge get?

The Sponge grows to about 0.2 cm.

Sponge

Cliona caribbaea

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–70 m
Max size: 0.2 cm

A boring sponge, the Caribbean cliona spends much of its life dissolving its way into coral skeletons and rubble, mostly below 6 metres. It shows only a thin film at the surface and also lives in mangrove ponds, filtering particles from the water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Clionaida › Clionaidae › Cliona

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 170432.

FAQ

How deep does the Sponge live?: The Sponge (Cliona caribbaea) is typically found at 1–70 m.
How big does the Sponge get?: The Sponge grows to about 0.2 cm.