Clathria venosa

  • Orange veined encrusting sponge
  • Orangefarbenerer Ader-Krustenschwamm
  • Oranje aderige kortspons
  • Eponge encroûtante veinée orange
  • Esponja naranja incrustante venosa

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

  • The species develops on the reef
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 7 and 35 Meters.
  • Common species.

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the animal : 30 cm
  • The form is encrusting
  • The surface looks veiny

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!