pitch-black horny sponge

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Porifera (Schwämme)

Class

Demospongiae (Hornkieselschwämme)

Order

Poecilosclerida (Poecilosclerida)

Family

Acarnidae

Genus

Iophon

Species

Iophon piceum (pitch-black horny sponge)

Names in Other Languages

French éponge ténébreuse

Similar Species in Iophon

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Hyndman's horny sponge

Iophon hyndmani

Not Evaluated

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yellow-fingered horny sponge

Iophon nigricans

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pitch-black horny sponge?

The scientific name of pitch-black horny sponge is Iophon piceum. It belongs to the genus Iophon.

Where does pitch-black horny sponge live?

pitch-black horny sponge is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does pitch-black horny sponge belong to?

pitch-black horny sponge (Iophon piceum) belongs to the genus Iophon, which is part of the taxonomic family Acarnidae.

What kingdom does pitch-black horny sponge belong to?

pitch-black horny sponge (Iophon piceum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of pitch-black horny sponge?

The closest relatives of pitch-black horny sponge in the genus Iophon include Hyndman's horny sponge, yellow-fingered horny sponge.