- Notes: Also known as Monanchora barbadensis Hechtel, 1969 and M. unguifera (de Laubenfels, 1953). Bright scarlet encrustations to thick or thin bushes. Encrusting specimens with oscules scattered, marked by a white collar and a star pattern of exhalant canals, although these sometimes are not discernible. Erect specimens with many surface knobs or lamellae and oscules on top of tube-like elevations; a lightly colored vein pattern can or cannot be evident. It stains the fingers when handled. Often specimens lack one or more categories of microsclere spicules, making identification problematic.
- Author Reference: (Duchassaing & Michelotti)
- Link: World Porifera Database
| Color: |
| orange |
| red |
| Morphology: |
| bushy |
| encrusting |
| massive |
| Consistency: |
| soft |
| tough |
| Locations: |
| Bahamas - Cat Cays - Bimini |
| Bahamas - Northern Exuma Cays |
| Bahamas - Sweetings Cay |
| United States - Florida Keys |
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