General Description
A pink sponge species with encrusting form. Size of about 30 cm.
Biology
These sponges will sometimes grow on scallop shells. This species was previously called Aplysilla rosea which occurs around the world. In 2018 those from New Zealand and Australia were recognised as Dendrilla rosea.
Distribution
New Zealand. Port Phillip and coastal Victoria.
Habitat
Reef and jetty areas, at depths of 0-600 m.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Pink sponge that encrusts surfaces
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Maximum Size
30 cm
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Habitats
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Diet
Plankton or particles
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Endemicity
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Commercial
No
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Conservation Statuses
DSE Advisory List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Depths
Shore (0-1 m), Shallow (1-30 m), Deep ( > 30 m)
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Water Column Locations
On or near seafloor
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
Lendenfeld, 1883
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Phylum
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Class
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Family
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Genus
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Species Name
rosea
