Callyspongia siphonella

  • Lilac tube-sponge
  • Lila Röhrenschwamm
  • Eponge tubulaire mauve
  • Esponja tubular colonial
  • Callispongia con tubo a sifone

Distribution

  • The Red Sea

Surrounding and environment

  • The species develops on the reef
  • The species is found on an overhang or along a hanging wall
  • The species can be found between 2 and 35 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Endemic species.

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the animal : 5 cm
  • Height of the animal : 80 cm
  • The shape is tubular
  • The surface looks rough

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