Ircinia strobilina

  • Grey ball-sponge; black ball-sponge; cake sponge
  • Grauer Kugelschwamm
  • Grijze balspons
  • Eponge-boule grise; Eponge-balle noire
  • Esponja bola gris

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

  • The species develops on the reef
  • The species can be found between 1 and 80 Meters.
  • Common species.

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the animal : 60 cm
  • The animal is in the form of a mass
  • The surface looks rough

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!