Sponge Guide

UNCW National Science Foundation Valdosta State University Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Species: Cliona varians
  • Location: Colombia-Islas del Rosario
  • Habitat: deep reef
  • Photographer: Sven Zea
  • Picture Taken On: 1983-01-27
  • Picture Notes: The orange sponge in the lower foreground is Scopalina ruetzleri.
  • Color: cinnamon-tan
  • Morphology: encrusting
  • Consistency: tough