Heavenly Sponge
| Name: | Heavenly Sponge |
| Scientific Name: | Dysidea etheria |
| Family: | Keratose Sponges (Horny Sponges) |
| Taxonomic: | Dysideidae |
| ID Group: | Sponges, Bryozoans, Tunicates |
| Size: | up to 4 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
This Sponge grows in dense clusters and has a rough surface. Its color can range from blue to purple, often displaying a vibrant hue.
The Heavenly Sponge commonly grows on mangrove roots or under piers in shallow, sheltered waters. Tiny Brittle Stars often hide and move around on its lobes.