orange elephant ear sponge

orange elephant ear spongeThis sponge is known from the southeastern USA, Caribbean and parts of South America.What does it look like?In the observed specimens, the body is massive and fan-shaped.Where and how does it live?Around Flower Garden Banks, it occurs on coral reefs, in coral communities and on coralline algae reefs.In the observed specimens, the colour is reddish orange.In the observed specimens, the surface is rough, with round and keyhole-shaped oscula.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.