Axinella damicornis

  • Elk horn sponge
  • Lamellengeweihschwamm
  • Ruwe geweispons
  • Axinelle plate
  • Esponja de cuernos de gamo
  • Spugna corna di daino

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

  • The species develops on the reef
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 2 and 30 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the animal : 15 cm
  • Height of the animal : 10 cm
  • The animal is branch-shaped
  • The surface looks rough

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest