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Azure Vase Sponge

Aspect: Generally deep-V shaped vase sponge reflecting almost fluorescent light blue (azure) pink or light orange colours.
Population: Common.
Notable feature: Extremely elaborate outer surface composed of sharp random ridges tapering off to a very delicate translucent skinned lace brim.
Environment: Tends to grow off coral boulders.
Behaviour: -
  • French designation: Eponge-vase Fluorescente
  • Latin designation: Callyspongia plicifera
  • Creole designation: -
  • Latin family: Demospongiae
  • Size (cm): 45 max