Ophlitaspongia pennata (Lambe, 1895)
Red encrusting sponge
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Family:  Microcionidae ()
Max. size:  1.2 cm H (male/unsexed)
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 21 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Size refers to thickness (Ref. 865).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  C: Ref. 93916.

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