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Characteristics:

This is a large, up 35 cm high, erect, branching sponge. The branches are variable compressed and typically 2-3 cm wide. The color is usually yellow, orange or brown. Small specimens may be confused with Haliclona oculata.

Habitat:

It is often seen on rocky locations, on depths from 10 meters and down. The similar Haliclona oculata is found considerably deeper.

Distribution:

It is widespread at both sides of the North Atlantic Ocean, as far south as the British Isles in the east and the Gulf of Main in the west.