Chalinula pseudomolitba

Description:

Photo take at - 40 ft on a coral reef. Light purple or pinkish cushions, even or with oscular mounds or fistules. This species is distinguished from the Ch. molitba in having a reticulation of single spicules, or tracts of few spicules, cemented by spongin. This form seems to be restricted to mangrove stilt roots.

Habitat:

Found on coral reefs and mangrove areas near the coast from Florida all the Caribbean sea to Brazil.