Pione vastifica

Red boring sponge
Roter Bohrschwamm
Eponge perforante rouge

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
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 2 and 20 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the animal : 100 cm
The form is encrusting
The surface has a pock-marked aspect
Chemically attacks the coral in order to inhabit the substrate

Relationship with humans

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