- Notes: The only individuals seen were black tangled thin branches partly buried in sand. Only black oscular fistules were visible in the sandy bottom of tidal lagoonal channels. Species originally described from Brazil. Spicules are oxea 150-210 µm. The ectosome is an unispicular tangential reticulation. The present material conforms to some of the variation described. Confirmation of species identity needs further material and comparisons.
- Author Reference: Muricy & Ribeiro, 1999
- Link: World Porifera Database
| Color: |
| black |
| Morphology: |
| encrusting |
| papillated |
| Consistency: |
| soft |
| Locations: |
| Bahamas - Little San Salvador |
Images of Haliclona (Soestella) ?melana :