Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Leathery Barrel Sponge
Geodia neptuni
Leathery Barrel Sponge
Category: Common Sponges
Scientific Name: Geodia neptuni
Size: 1 to 2.5 ft. (30 to 76 cm)  
Depth: 40-100 ft. (12-30 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida Keys
Porifera (Phylum)
└Demospongiae (Class)
 └Heteroscleromorpha (Subclass)
  └Geodiidae (Family)
   └Geodia (Genus)

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