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Orange-red boring sponge
Cliona rhodensis Rützler & Bromley, 1981
AnimalsSpongesDemosponges (Corneo-siliceous sponges)
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern Mediterranean
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Orangeroter BohrschwammGerman (Germany)
- Esponja perforante rojaEuropean Spanish
- Clione écarlateFrench (France)
- Eponge perforante rougeFrench (France)
- Spugna perforante rossaItalian (Italy)
- Rode boorsponsDutch (Netherlands)
Other invalid scientific names
- Vioa carteri
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Sources
- ANDRÉ Frédéric, LE GRANCHÉ Stéphane, LE BRIS Sylvain, BRETON Gérard, LE GRANCHÉ Philippe in : DORIS, 15/05/2018 : Cliona rhodensis Rützler & Bromley, 1981, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/1883
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Cliona rhodensis Rützler & Bromley, 1981, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1476
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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