Barrel Sponge

Xestospongia testudinaria

Sighting evidence at Halik Reef, Lombok

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Barrel Sponge is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Also seen at other sites

Black Rock Cook Islands→
Prasonisi Sponge Gardens→
Sponge Gardens→
Flagstaff Wall→
River Taw Wreck→