Haliclona oculata

  • Mermaid’s Glove
  • Geweihschwamm
  • Geweispons
  • Chaline
  • Esponja ramificada

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

  • The species develops on the reef
  • The species can be found between 2 and 100 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General characteristics of the species

  • Height of the animal : 35 cm
  • The animal is branch-shaped
  • The surface looks smooth
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest