Slimy Boring Sponge
Siphonodictyon mucosum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–59 m
- For divers: safe
The slimy boring sponge bores into coral and lives in large groups across roughly 1 metre sand bottoms in flat bays and lagoons, fully exposed to the sun. It filters plankton from the water and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Haplosclerida › Phloeodictyidae › Siphonodictyon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 178376.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slimy Boring Sponge live?
- The Slimy Boring Sponge (Siphonodictyon mucosum) is typically found at 6–59 m.
- Is the Slimy Boring Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Slimy Boring Sponge is harmless to divers.