How deep does the Sponge live?

The Sponge (Tethya seychellensis) is typically found at 8–90 m.

Sponge

Tethya seychellensis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 8–90 m

A small rounded sponge that anchors under overhangs and rock slabs by fine basal threads, from shallow water down to around ninety metres. It also settles on stones and soft corals in the subtidal zone.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Tethyida › Tethyidae › Tethya

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 170991.

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How deep does the Sponge live?: The Sponge (Tethya seychellensis) is typically found at 8–90 m.