Orange Barnacle Crust Sponge
Crambe chilensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–21 m
- For divers: safe
An encrusting orange sponge of steep rock walls, this species grows in a narrow band between about 12 and 21 metres. It filters food from the water and is often found alongside the ascidian Arossia henryae.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Poecilosclerida › Crambeidae › Crambe
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254432.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange Barnacle Crust Sponge live?
- The Orange Barnacle Crust Sponge (Crambe chilensis) is typically found at 12–21 m.
- Is the Orange Barnacle Crust Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Orange Barnacle Crust Sponge is harmless to divers.