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Red Beard Sponge

Microiona prolifera

Description:

Bright red with small pores. tips branch out to give it a fan like or bushy appearance.

Habitat:

Marine environment, Great south bay long island NY

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2 Comments

chris.parascandola
chris.parascandola 12 years ago

finally got my new england/new york marine guide book and was able to id this species

keithp2012
keithp2012 12 years ago

I think it's some type of coral

Patchogue, New York, USA

Spotted on Aug 27, 2011
Submitted on Aug 27, 2011

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