Stylissa carteri

Carter's fan sponge
Eponge acanthelle

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Surrounding and environment

The species develops on the reef
The species can be found between 5 and 60 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the animal : 50 cm
The shape is extremely variable
The surface looks rough

Relationship with humans

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