Xestospongia muta (Schmidt, 1870)
Giant barrel sponge
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Family:  Petrosiidae ()
Max. size:  250 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 69 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:  Barrel shaped, with thick walls. Purple to red brown externally, tan internally. Surface with protuberances with round or blade-like outlines. Brittle and crumbly in consistency. Oscules on the inner side of vase; 0.2 - 0.3 cm (Ref. 415).
Biology:  Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 128739.. Maximum length refers to base diameter (Ref. 99323).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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