Bob Marley Sponge

Pipestela candelabra

Bob Marley Sponge

A reef sponge that grows on slopes, walls, and the ceilings of caves in clear water between about 5 and 50 metres. Like other sponges it has no organs, pumping seawater through its body to strain out the tiny particles it lives on.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Axinellida › Axinellidae › Pipestela

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 345057.

FAQ

How deep does the Bob Marley Sponge live?
The Bob Marley Sponge (Pipestela candelabra) is typically found at 5–50 m.