How deep does the Sponge live?

The Sponge (Placospongia melobesioides) is typically found at 0–100 m.

Sponge

Placospongia melobesioides

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–100 m

This hardy sponge turns up almost everywhere shallow, from reefs and rocky shores to reef flats, mangroves and even isolated marine lakes. It strains plankton from the water and ranges from the surface down to about 100 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Clionaida › Placospongiidae › Placospongia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 170615.

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How deep does the Sponge live?: The Sponge (Placospongia melobesioides) is typically found at 0–100 m.