Tedania ignis
Fire sponge
Roter Feuerschwamm
Rode vuurspons
Eponge de feu rouge
Esponja de fuego roja
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species can be found between 0 and 15 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 30 cm
- The form is encrusting
- The surface looks rough
Relationship with humans
- The species is very irritant
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Chemistry/pharmacy