Aplysina fulva

  • Scattered pore rope sponge
  • Poriger Seilschwamm
  • Verstrooide-openingen touwspons
  • Eponge-corde à pores éparpillés
  • Esponja-cuerda de poros

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 3 and 45 Meters.
  • Common species.

General characteristics of the species

  • Height of the animal : 200 cm
  • The animal is branch-shaped
  • The surface looks smooth
  • 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!