Florent's Guide To The Florida, Bahamas &

Caribbean Reefs

Viscous Sponge
Plakortis angulospiculatus
Viscous Sponge
Category: Slime Sponges
Scientific Name: Plakortis angulospiculatus
Size: 3 to 12 in. (7 to 20 cm)  
Depth: 30-100 ft. (10-30 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida
Porifera (Phylum)
└Homoschleromorpha (Class)
 └Plakinidae (Family)
  └Plakortis (Genus)

Sponges
Slime Sponges

Viscous Sponge

Plakortis halichondrioides



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