tSG: Niphates digitalis

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Demospongiae > Haplosclerida > Niphatidae > Niphates digitalis

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

blue
gray
pink-lilac

Morphology:

tube
vase

Consistency:

tough

Sample Locations:

Bahamas
United States

Species Description and Notes

Notes: Thick vases to thin inverted cones, sometimes becoming fans. Light gray with pinkish or bluish hues; surface spiny, especially on the rim of the atrium. Spicules are pointed oxea.

Author Reference: (Lamarck, 1814)

Link: World Porifera Database

Images

Niphates digitalis

Location: Bahamas, Stirrups Cays, N Berry Islands
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

<i>Niphates digitalis</i> <br />[Bahamas, Cat Island, SW]

Location: Bahamas, Cat Island, SW
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Stirrups Cays, N Berry Islands
Photographer: Sven Zea

<i>Niphates digitalis</i> <br />[Bahamas, Plana Cays]

Location: Bahamas, Plana Cays
Photographer: Sven Zea

<i>Niphates digitalis</i> <br />[Bahamas, Sweetings Cay]

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer:

<i>Niphates digitalis</i> <br />[Bahamas, Little San Salvador]

Location: Bahamas, Little San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

<i>Niphates digitalis</i> <br />[United States, Florida Keys]

Location: United States, Florida Keys
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

<i>Niphates digitalis</i> <br />[Bahamas, San Salvador]

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

<i>Niphates digitalis</i> <br />[Bahamas, Mira por Vos Cays]

Location: Bahamas, Mira por Vos Cays
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

<i>Niphates digitalis</i> <br />[Bahamas, Little Inagua]

Location: Bahamas, Little Inagua
Photographer:

Location: Bahamas, Plana Cays
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik