Callyspongia vaginalis

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  • Gray branching vase sponge
  • Grauer Verzweigter Röhrenschwamm
  • Grijze vertakte buisspons
  • Eponge-tube ramifiée grise
  • Esponja de copa;Esponja jarrón ramificado

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

  • The species develops on the reef
  • The species is found on an overhang or along a hanging wall
  • The species can be found between 2 and 20 Meters.
  • Common species.

General characteristics of the species

  • Height of the animal : 120 cm
  • The shape is extremely variable
  • 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