Crella cyathophora

Honeycomb sponge
WarzenschwammWarzenschwamm
Eponge-ruche
Esponja panal
Crella

Distribution

The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Surrounding and environment

The species develops on the reef
The species is found in a sheltered zone
The species can be found between 1 and 20 Meters.
Common species.

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the animal : 30 cm
The shape is extremely variable
Lives in partnership with algae
The surface has a pock-marked aspect

Relationship with humans

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