Possible confusions
Suberites ficus est généralement moins ronde, voire lobée, de consistance plus ferme , avec plusieurs oscules.
Species sheet
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Fleshy sulphur-sponge
Suberites carnosus (Johnston, 1842)
AnimalsSpongesDemosponges (Corneo-siliceous sponges)
Éponge sphérique jaune ou orange pâle avec une grosse oscule sur le dessus. Surface lisse et consistance molle.
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East AtlanticNorth-West AtlanticChannel & North
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Eponge balleFrench (France)
- Subérite charnue (Au Québec)French (France)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- LE GRANCHÉ Philippe, BRETON Gérard in : DORIS, 11/11/2020: Suberites carnosus (Johnston, 1842), https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/1926
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 30/01/2022 : Suberites carnosus (Johnston, 1842), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1016
Modification history
- Created by Michèle LEBASCLE on 28/01/2022
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