Ptilocaulis sp

  • Red-orange branching sponge
  • Roter-Orange Verzweigter Schwamm
  • Rood-oranje vertakkende spons
  • Eponge ramifiée rouge orange
  • Roja naranja

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

  • The species develops on the reef
  • The species can be found between 12 and 25 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General characteristics of the species

  • Height of the animal : 45 cm
  • The animal is branch-shaped
  • 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
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!