Candle Sponge [Aplysina fistularis]
Description
Divers often notice this sponge as tall, finger-like tubes that can look like pale candles rising from the reef. In the right light, its smooth surface and subtle color variations make it stand out against rock and sand. With a gentle current, it can sway slightly, giving it a lively, living feel.
Where To See Candle Sponge
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demosponges
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Fan & Finger Sponges (Verongid Sponges)
Verongiida
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| Family |
Aplysinidae
Aplysinidae
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| Genus |
Aplysina
Aplysina
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