Ircinia felix

  • Stinker Sponge
  • Stinkschwamm
  • Stinkspons
  • Eponge puante
  • Esponja apestosa

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

  • The species develops on the reef
  • The species can be found between 0 and 100 Meters.
  • Common species.

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the animal : 35 cm
  • The animal is in the form of a mass
  • The surface looks rough

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Chemistry/pharmacy