Pink golfball sponge *
Tethya bergquistae
Summary 2
Common round pink 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 both coasts of the southern part of the South Island.
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More Info
iNaturalist NZ Map
| Location | East Coast Northern NI, East Coast Southern NI, East Coast Southern SI, West Coast Northern NI, West Coast Southern NI, West Coast Southern SI |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Indents, Walls |
| Occurence | Common |
| Substrate | Hard Rock |
| Tide zone | Intertidal, Subtidal |
