Verongula gigantea
Netted barrel sponge
Netzfömiges Fass-Schwamm
Opgeleverd vatspons
Eponge barrique réticulée
Esponja barril reticulada
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 40 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the animal : 150 cm
- The animal is vase-shaped
- The surface has a honey-combed aspect
- 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!