Yellow Calcareous Sponge - Arturia canariensis - Calcareous Sponges -

Yellow Calcareous Sponge

Scientific Name: Arturia canariensis

Synonyms: Clathrina canariensis

Class: Calcarea

Family: Clathrinidae

Category: Calcareous Sponges

Size: 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm)

Depth: 25-75 ft. (8-23 m)

Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida

Calcareous Sponges

South Florida Reefs