Haliclona viscosa
Purple volcano sponge
Rosa Zylinderschwamm
Roze schoorrnsteenspons
Chaline à cheminées roses
Esponja de chimenea rosada
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 50 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 30 cm
- Height of the animal : 5 cm
- The shape is tubular
- 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 is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Chemistry/pharmacy
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!