Orange Golfball Sponge *
Tethya burtoni
Summary 4
Common round orange sponge found in areas of stong currents usually under overhangs from the edge of low tide down.
Attaches itself to rock.
Found all around the North Island and the northern tip of the South Island.
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More Info
iNaturalist NZ Map
| Habitat | Indents |
|---|---|
| Tide zone | Intertidal, Subtidal |
| Location | East Coast Northern NI, East Coast Southern NI, West Coast Northern NI, West Coast Southern NI |
| Substrate | Hard Rock |
| Occurence | Very Common |
