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