Reeflings
Genus

Common name: Clathria Sponges

Scientific name: Clathria

Clathria is a genus of marine sponges found in a variety of colors and shapes, often contributing to the diversity of reef environments. These sponges are filter feeders, playing a crucial role in water purification. They can be delicate, requiring stable water conditions and moderate flow. Clathria sponges often host microorganisms, forming symbiotic relationships that can benefit the overall health of the aquarium ecosystem.

  1. Sponge, Clathria basilana, Sulawesi Indonesia
    Common name: Red Encrusting Sponge
    Scientific name: Clathria basilana
  2. Red tree sponge underwater in Caribbean coral reef
    Common name: Red Tree Sponge
    Scientific name: Clathria cervicornis
  3. Encrusting sponges and corals, city pier, Bonaire.
    Common name: Curacao Sponge
    Scientific name: Clathria curacaoensis
  4. Red tree sponge underwater in Caribbean coral reef
    Common name: Red Tree Sponge
    Scientific name: Clathria macropora
  5. Red Sponge Clathria mima
    Common name: Red Sponge
    Scientific name: Clathria mima
  6. Common name: Red Tree Sponge
    Scientific name: Clathria procera
  7. Common name: Reinwardt's Sponge
    Scientific name: Clathria reinwardti
  8. Common name: Red Sponge
    Scientific name: Clathria tuberosa