Orange-Veined Encrusting Sponge

Orange-Veined Encrusting Sponge, ID Not Sure

ID Not Sure: The identification is a best guess but lacks enough confidence or supporting evidence.

The Orange-Veined Sponge is orange or reddish-orange, but it can also be grayish, yellowish, or light brown. It grows in a thin and flat layer. The top has many small holes and some larger openings that stick up a little bit. The lines that look like roots spreading out from the big openings also look like veins.

This Sponge is found in protected areas and spreads across surfaces. It stays in one place and attaches firmly to rocks, coral, or other hard surfaces.