Ectyoplasia ferox
Brown encrusting octopus sponge
Brauner Vulkan-Schwamm
Bruine vulkaanspons
Eponge pieuvre encroûtante
Esponja pulpo incrustante;Carmelita de pulpo
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species can be found between 10 and 25 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 50 cm
- The form is encrusting
- The surface looks smooth
Relationship with humans
- The species is slightly irritant
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Chemistry/pharmacy