Xestospongia muta
Giant barrel sponge
Gigantischer Riesentonnen-Schwamm
Reuzen-tonspons
Eponge-barrique géante
Esponja barril gigante
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 10 and 80 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the animal : 200 cm
- The animal is vase-shaped
- The surface looks rough
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest