Clathria pachystyla explained

Clathria pachystyla, the orange finger sponge, is a species of demosponge from the coast of South Africa.

Description

This orange sponge grows in an upright and somewhat fan-shaped form growing up to a length of 170mm. Fused branches arise from flat blades. It is somewhat compressible and tears with some force.

Distribution and habitat

This species is endemic to South Africa, where it has been recorded at a depth of about 62m (203feet).^[1]

References

1. Book: Atkinson, Lara J. Field guide to the offshore marine invertebrates of South Africa. Sink. Kerry J. 2018. South African Environmental Observation Network. 978-1-86868-098-6. Pretoria. 1037159161. 2021-09-23. 2021-09-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20210926055615/http://www.saeon.ac.za/Field%20Guide%20to%20SA%20Offshore%20Marine%20Invertebrates_web%20full%20version.pdf. dead.