Hamigera hamigera
Red encrusting sponge
Roter Krusten-schwamm
Donkerrode korstspons
Eponge encroutante rouge
Esponja encrostrante roja
Spugna incrostante rossa
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 5 and 40 Meters.
- Rare species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 30 cm
- The form is encrusting
- The surface has a pock-marked aspect
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest