General Description
A pale purple sponge species with encrusting to lobate form. Size of about 20 cm.
Biology
These sponges tend to be soft and collapsible and if large quantities of detritus are incorporated they can become quite delicate and fragile.
Distribution
Victoria.
Habitat
Reef areas, to depth of 30 m.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Pale purple colour, encrusting/lobate form.
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Colours
Purple
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Maximum Size
20 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
Shallow (1-30 m)
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Water Column Locations
On or near seafloor
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Taxon Name
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Common Name
Sponge
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