Cliona delitrix

  • Red Boring sponge
  • Roter Bohrschwamm
  • Rode boorspons
  • Eponge perforante rouge
  • Esponja perforante roja

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

  • The species is attached to a coral
  • The species can be found between 5 and 35 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the animal : 35 cm
  • The form is encrusting
  • The surface looks rough
  • Chemically attacks the coral in order to inhabit the substrate

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest