Chondrilla nucula

Chicken liver sponge;White encrusting sponge
Weisser Krustenschwamm
Witte korstspons
Eponge encroûtante blanche, Chondrille
Esponja blanca incrustante

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
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 1 and 700 Meters.
Common species.

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the animal : 10 cm
The form is encrusting
The surface looks smooth
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Chemistry/pharmacy