Sycon ciliatum

  • Ciliated sponge
  • Wimperkalkschwamm
  • Zakspons
  • Eponge petit œuf
  • Sicon

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 0 and 100 Meters.
  • Common species.

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the animal : 1 cm
  • Height of the animal : 5 cm
  • The animal is vase-shaped
  • The surface looks rough
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!