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Giant Barrel Sponge

Xestospongia muta

Classification

The giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) is the largest species of sponge found growing on Caribbean coral reefs. It is common at depths greater than 10 metres (33 ft) down to 120 metres (390 ft) and can reach a diameter of 1. 8 metres (6 feet).

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
France · 464United States of America · 219United Kingdom · 144Mexico · 114Cuba · 112Netherlands · 90Brazil · 1