Azure Vase Sponge
Azure Vase Sponge with a Graysby
| Name: | Azure Vase Sponge |
| Scientific Name: | Callyspongia plicifera |
| Family: | Vase Sponges |
| Taxonomic: | Callyspongiidae |
| ID Group: | Sponges, Bryozoans, Tunicates |
| Size: | up to 18 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
This Sponge comes in shades of pink, purple, or bright blue and has a vase-like shape. Its surface is rough, with noticeable ridges and grooves. They are typically found alone or in small groups.