Clathria prolifera (Ellis & Solander, 1786) Red beard sponge |
photo by
O'Keefe, Jo |
Family: | Microcionidae () | |||
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Environment: | sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic. Tropical, subtropical and boreal. | |||
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Biology: | It is an epibiotic species that inhabits submerged vegetation, in soft and hard substrates (Ref. 108813). Common in the intertidal region. Colonies are either branching or incrusting. (Ref. 851). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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Country info: | C: Ref. 108813. |