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Eponge-coussinet orange

Corticium candelabrum Schmidt, 1862

AnimalsSpongesHomoscleromorphs

Distribution map

Geographic areas (BioObs)

Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East AtlanticCanary Islands

Observation type

Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling

Other common names

  • Kleiner KissenschwammGerman (Germany)
  • Eponge-chandelierFrench (France)

Other invalid scientific names

Links to our partners' sheets

INPN — Corticium candelabrumGBIF — Corticium candelabrum

Sources

How to cite this BioObs sheet?

BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Corticium candelabrum Schmidt, 1862, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1049

Modification history

  • Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026

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