- Notes: Formerly considered (erroneously) Calyx podatypa (de Laubenfels, 1934), which is a valid, different species from shallow crevices (see Zea, 1987, and this catalogue). Originally and tentatively placed under genus Pseudaxinella. Thick encrustations to masses with low to high to globular volcano-shaped oscular mounds. Dark brown exterior and creamy interior. Very crumbly. It is one of the most abundant sponges in Caribbean reefs (but scarce at Santa Marta, Colombia, an area of seasonal upwelling).
- Author Reference: (Alvarez et al., 1998)
- Link: World Porifera Database
| Color: |
| brown |
| cream |
| Morphology: |
| encrusting |
| lobate |
| massive |
| tube |
| Consistency: |
| crumbly |
| soft |
| Locations: |
| Bahamas - Hogsty Reef |
| Bahamas - Little San Salvador |
| Bahamas - Plana Cays |
| Bahamas - San Salvador |
| Bahamas - Sweetings Cay |
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