Pink And Red Encrusting Sponge
Spirastrella coccinea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
A cryptic sponge that hides among coral rubble, it spreads in pink and red crusts over the hidden surfaces of the reef. Rare in the open, it lives from about a metre down to 15, and also turns up in mangrove ponds.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Clionaida › Spirastrellidae › Spirastrella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 170705.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pink And Red Encrusting Sponge live?
- The Pink And Red Encrusting Sponge (Spirastrella coccinea) is typically found at 0–15 m.