This sponge is known from Cuba, Jamaica and the northwestern Gulf of Mexico.
In the specimen observed once in this study, the body is a massive, nearly spherical barrel with a central depression on top.
In the Flower Garden Banks study, it was observed once at Bright Bank; recorded habitats are coral communities and coralline algae reefs.
In the specimen observed once in this study, the outside is dark brown.
In the specimen observed once in this study, many finger-like projections occur on the top and sides.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.