Iotrochota birotulata

  • Green finger sponge
  • Grüner Finger-Schwamm
  • Groene vingerspons
  • Eponge digitée verte
  • Esponja dedos verdes

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 5 and 20 Meters.
  • Common species.

General characteristics of the species

  • Height of the animal : 100 cm
  • The animal is branch-shaped
  • 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