Tethya californiana
Orange rough ball sponge
Éponge boule orange
Distribution
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species can be found between 0 and 440 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 20 cm
- The animal is in the form of a mass
- The surface looks rough
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest