Spheciospongia vesparium

  • Loggerhead sponge
  • Wespennest-Schwamm
  • Wespennest-spons
  • Eponge nid-de-guêpes; Eponge tête de bois
  • Nido de avispas

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

  • The species can be found between 2 and 60 Meters.
  • Common species.

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the animal : 150 cm
  • Height of the animal : 100 cm
  • The shape is extremely variable
  • The surface has a pock-marked aspect

Relationship with humans

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