Negombata magnifica, toxic finger sponge
| Category | Echinoderms |
| Maximum length | 70 cm |
| Class | Demospongiae |
| Order | Poecilosclerida |
| Family | Podospongiidae |
| Genus | Negombata |
| Shoot place | Gardens Bay |
| Shoot date | 2018-10-04 |
Short description
Bright red sponge common in the Red Sea. When physically disturbed, Negombata magnifica produces a reddish scented secretion that acts as an effective deterrent. Negombata magnifica is extremely poisonous due to the toxin latrunculin.
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