Sponge

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Porifera (Schwämme)

Class

Demospongiae (Hornkieselschwämme)

Order

Clionaida (Clionaida)

Family

Clionaidae

Genus

Cliona

Species

Cliona thoosina (Sponge)

Similar Species in Cliona

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gelber Bohrschwamm

Cliona celata

Not Evaluated

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Grüner Bohrschwamm

Cliona viridis

Not Evaluated

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lobate boring horny sponge

Cliona lobata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sponge?

The scientific name of Sponge is Cliona thoosina. It belongs to the genus Cliona.

What is the conservation status of Sponge?

Sponge (Cliona thoosina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sponge live?

Sponge is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.

What family does Sponge belong to?

Sponge (Cliona thoosina) belongs to the genus Cliona, which is part of the taxonomic family Clionaidae.

Is Sponge endangered?

No, Sponge (Cliona thoosina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Sponge belong to?

Sponge (Cliona thoosina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Sponge?

The closest relatives of Sponge in the genus Cliona include gelber Bohrschwamm, Grüner Bohrschwamm, lobate boring horny sponge.