How deep does the Sulphur Sponge live?

The Sulphur Sponge (Aplysilla sulfurea) is typically found at 0–300 m.

Sulphur Sponge

Aplysilla sulfurea

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–300 m

A soft encrusting sponge that spreads in a thin sulphur yellow sheet over the shaded sides of coral boulders in calm coves. It grows in sheltered water down to around 300 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Dendroceratida › Darwinellidae › Aplysilla

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 236120.

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How deep does the Sulphur Sponge live?: The Sulphur Sponge (Aplysilla sulfurea) is typically found at 0–300 m.