Location: Bonaire
Florent's Guide To The
South Florida Reefs
Lavender Rope Spounge
Niphates erecta
Scientific Name: Niphates erecta
Category: Common Sponges
Size: 3 to 6 ft. (90 cm to 1.8 m)
Depth: 40-100 ft. (12-30 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida
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