Xestospongia testudinaria
Barrel-sponge
Großer Vasenschwamm 
Tonspons
Eponge-barrique 
Esponja barril
Spugna barile del Mar Rosso
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 0 and 50 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 200 cm
- Height of the animal : 200 cm
- The animal is vase-shaped
- The surface looks rough
- The animal can show variable colouring
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
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!