Mycale fistulifera

  • Polyp sponge
  • Eponge rouge à polypes
  • Pólipo esponja

Distribution

  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Surrounding and environment

  • The species develops on the reef
  • The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the animal : 40 cm
  • The shape is extremely variable
  • The surface has a pock-marked aspect

Relationship with humans

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