Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Netted Barrel Sponge
Verongula gigantea
Netted Barrel Sponge
Category: Common Sponges
Scientific Name: Verongula gigantea
Size: 2 to 5 ft. (60 cm to 1.5 m)  
Depth: 50-130 ft. (15-40 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas
Porifera (Phylum)
└Demospongiae (Class)
 └Verongimorpha (Subclass)
  └Aplysinidae (Family)
   └Verongula (Genus)

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