Porifera taxon details
Neopetrosia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)
378581 (urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:378581)
accepted
Species
Densa araminta de Laubenfels, 1934 · unaccepted (genus transfer and junior synonym)
Neofibularia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864) · unaccepted (genus transfer)
Thalysias proxima Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864 · unaccepted (genus transfer)
Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864) · unaccepted (Genus transfer)
marine, terrestrial
(of Thalysias proxima Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864) Duchassaing de Fonbressin, P.; Michelotti, G. (1864). Spongiaires de la mer Caraibe. <em>Natuurkundige verhandelingen van de Hollandsche maatschappij der wetenschappen te Haarlem.</em> 21(2): 1-124, pls I-XXV.
page(s): 84; pl XVIII fig 3 [details]
page(s): 84; pl XVIII fig 3 [details]
Type locality contained in Eastern Caribbean
type locality contained in Eastern Caribbean [from synonym] [view taxon] [details]
de Voogd, N.J.; Alvarez, B.; Boury-Esnault, N.; Cárdenas, P.; Díaz, M.-C.; Dohrmann, M.; Downey, R.; Goodwin, C.; Hajdu, E.; Hooper, J.N.A.; Kelly, M.; Klautau, M.; Lim, S.C.; Manconi, R.; Morrow, C.; Pinheiro, U.; Pisera, A.B.; Ríos, P.; Rützler, K.; Schönberg, C.; Turner, T.; Vacelet, J.; van Soest, R.W.M.; Xavier, J. (2025). World Porifera Database. Neopetrosia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864). Accessed at: https://www.marinespecies.org/porifera/porifera.php?p=taxdetails&id=378581 on 2025-04-30
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(of Densa araminta de Laubenfels, 1934) Laubenfels, M.W. de. (1934). New sponges from the Puerto Rican deep. <em>Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections.</em> 91(17): 1-28.
page(s): 14 [details]
original description (of Thalysias proxima Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864) Duchassaing de Fonbressin, P.; Michelotti, G. (1864). Spongiaires de la mer Caraibe. <em>Natuurkundige verhandelingen van de Hollandsche maatschappij der wetenschappen te Haarlem.</em> 21(2): 1-124, pls I-XXV.
page(s): 84; pl XVIII fig 3 [details]
basis of record Santos, G.G.; Sandes, J.; Cabral, A.; Pinheiro, U. (2016). <i>Neopetrosia</i> de Laubenfels, 1949 from Brazil: description of a new species and a review of records (Haplosclerida: Demospongiae: Porifera). <em>Zootaxa.</em> 4114 (3): 331–340., available online at https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4114.3.
page(s): 336-339 [details] Available for editors
[request]
basis of record Vicente, J.; Ríos, J.A.; Zea, S.; Toonen, R.J. (2019). Molecular and morphological congruence of three new cryptic <i>Neopetrosia</i> spp. in the Caribbean. <em>PeerJ.</em> 7: e6371, 30 pp., available online at https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.6371
page(s): 8 [details] Available for editors [request]
additional source Rocha, L.; Moraes, F.; Salani, S.; Hajdu, E. (2021). Taxonomy of Petrosiidae Van Soest, 1980 (Haplosclerida, Porifera) from Brazil. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 5004(2): 251-287., available online at https://www.mapress.com/j/zt/
page(s): 254; note: 15 specimens studied [details] Available for editors [request]
additional source Ugalde, D.; Fernandez, J.C.C.; Gómez, P.; Lôbo-Hajdu, G.; Simões, N. (2021). An update on the diversity of marine sponges in the southern gulf of Mexico coral reefs. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 5031 (1): 001–112., available online at https://mapress.com/zt/article/view/zootaxa.5031.1.1
page(s): 40-41 [details] Available for editors [request]
additional source Díaz, M.C.; Nuttall, M.; Pomponi, S.A.; Rützler, K.; Klontz, S.; Adams, C.; Hickerson, E.L.; Schmahl, G.P. (2023). An annotated and illustrated identification guide to common mesophotic reef sponges (Porifera, Demospongiae, Hexactinellida, and Homoscleromorpha) inhabiting Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and vicinities. <em>ZooKeys.</em> 1161: 1-68., available online at https://zoobank.org/4CE0D6C5-C304-4F74-8387-FCC71F8F8AC0 [details] Available for editors [request]
additional source Lizarazo, N.; Zea, S. (2024). Sponges in the continental shelf (73 – 210 m) of the southwestern area of Isla Fuerte and Alta Guajira, with the description of new records for the Colombian Caribbean. <em>Boletín de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras.</em> 53(1): 87-116., available online at https://doi.org/10.25268/bimc.invemar.2024.53.1.1266
page(s): 93 [details] Available for editors [request]
additional source Van Soest, R.W.M. (2017). Sponges of the Guyana Shelf. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 4217: 1-225., available online at https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4217.1.1
page(s): 35 [details] Available for editors [request]
additional source Pérez, T. ; Díaz, M.C.; Ruiz, C.; Cóndor-Luján, B.; Klautau, M.; Hajdu, E.; Lôbo-Hajdu, G.; Zea, S.; Pomponi, S.A.; Thacker, R.W.; Carteron, S.; Tollu, G.; Pouget-Cuvelier, A.; Thélamon, P.; Marechal, J.-P.; Thomas, O.P.; Ereskovsky, A.E.; Vacelet, J.; Boury-Esnault, N. (2017). How a collaborative integrated taxonomic effort has trained new spongiologists and improved knowledge of Martinique Island (French Antilles, eastern Caribbean Sea) marine biodiversity. <em>PLoS ONE.</em> 12 (3): e0173859., available online at https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0173859
page(s): 10 [details]
additional source Campos, M.; Mothes, B.; Eckert, M.; van Soest, R.W.M. (2005). Haplosclerida (Porifera: Demospongiae) from the coast of Maranhão State, Brazil, Southwestern Atlantic. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 963: 1-22.
page(s): 13; note: Misapplication: According to Santos et al. 2016 this record concerns Neopetrosia sulcata [details] Available for editors [request]
additional source Muricy, G.; Lopes, D.A.; Hajdu, E; Carvalho, M.S.; Moraes, F.C.; Klautau, M.; Menegola, C.; Pinheiro, U. (2011). Catalogue of Brazilian Porifera. <em>Museu Nacional, Série Livros.</em> 300 pp.
page(s): 106-107 [details] Available for editors [request]
additional source Muricy, G.; Esteves, E.L.; Moraes, F.C.; Santos, J.P.; da Silva, S.M.; Klautau, M.; Lanna, E. (2008). Biodiversidade Marinha da Bacia Potiguar. <em>Museu Nacional, Rio de Janeiro, Série Livros.</em> 29: 1-156.
page(s): 97 [details] Available for editors [request]
additional source Mothes, B.; Campos, M.A.; Lerner, C.B.; Silva, C.M.M. (2006). Esponjas (Porifera, Demospongiae) da plataforma continental ao largo do Estado do Amapá, Brasil. <em>Revista Brasileira de Zoologia,.</em> 23: 667-677.
page(s): 670 [details] Available for editors [request]
basis of record (of Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)) Zea, S. (1987). Esponjas del Caribe Colombiano. (Catálogo Cientifico: Bogotá, Colombia): 1-286. , available online at http://ISBN 958-9068-05-7
page(s): 116-119; fig 34 [details] Available for editors [request]
additional source (of Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)) Díaz, M.C. (2005). Common sponges from shallow marine habitats from Bocas del Toro region, Panama. <em>Caribbean Journal of Science.</em> 41(3): 465-475. (look up in IMIS)
page(s): 470 [details] Available for editors [request]
additional source (of Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)) Rützler, K.; Díaz, M.C.; van Soest, R.W.M.; Zea, S.; Smith, K.P.; Alvarez, B.; Wulff, J. (2000). Diversity of sponge fauna in mangrove ponds, Pelican Cays, Belize. <em>Atoll Research Bulletin.</em> 476: 230-248.
page(s): 238 [details]
additional source (of Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)) Lehnert, H.; van Soest, R.W.M. (1996). North Jamaican deep fore-reef sponges. <em>Beaufortia.</em> 46 (4): 53-81.
page(s): 77-78; fig 29 [details]
additional source (of Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)) Van Soest, R.W.M.; Stentoft, N. (1988). Barbados Deep-Water Sponges. <i>In</i>: Hummelinck, P.W. & Van der Steen, L.J. (Eds), Uitgaven van de Natuurwetenschappelijke Studiekring voor Suriname en de Nederlandse Antillen. No. 122. <em>Studies on the Fauna of Curaçao andother Caribbean Islands.</em> 70(215): 1-175.
page(s): 132-133; fig 64 [details]
additional source (of Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)) Van Soest, R.W.M.; Stone, S.M.; Boury-Esnault, N.; Rützler, K. (1983). Catalogue of the Duchassaing & Michelotti (1864) collection of West Indian sponges (Porifera). <em>Bulletin Zoologisch Museum, Universiteit van Amsterdam.</em> 9 (21): 189-205.
page(s): 198 [details]
additional source (of Thalysias proxima Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864) Van Soest, R.W.M.; Stone, S.M.; Boury-Esnault, N.; Rützler, K. (1983). Catalogue of the Duchassaing & Michelotti (1864) collection of West Indian sponges (Porifera). <em>Bulletin Zoologisch Museum, Universiteit van Amsterdam.</em> 9 (21): 189-205.
page(s): 198 [details]
new combination reference (of Neofibularia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)) Wiedenmayer, F. (1977). Shallow-water sponges of the western Bahamas. <em>Experientia Supplementum.</em> 28: 1-287, pls 1-43.
page(s): 255 [details] Available for editors [request]
page(s): 14 [details]
original description (of Thalysias proxima Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864) Duchassaing de Fonbressin, P.; Michelotti, G. (1864). Spongiaires de la mer Caraibe. <em>Natuurkundige verhandelingen van de Hollandsche maatschappij der wetenschappen te Haarlem.</em> 21(2): 1-124, pls I-XXV.
page(s): 84; pl XVIII fig 3 [details]
basis of record Santos, G.G.; Sandes, J.; Cabral, A.; Pinheiro, U. (2016). <i>Neopetrosia</i> de Laubenfels, 1949 from Brazil: description of a new species and a review of records (Haplosclerida: Demospongiae: Porifera). <em>Zootaxa.</em> 4114 (3): 331–340., available online at https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4114.3.
page(s): 336-339 [details] Available for editors
[request]basis of record Vicente, J.; Ríos, J.A.; Zea, S.; Toonen, R.J. (2019). Molecular and morphological congruence of three new cryptic <i>Neopetrosia</i> spp. in the Caribbean. <em>PeerJ.</em> 7: e6371, 30 pp., available online at https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.6371
page(s): 8 [details] Available for editors
[request]additional source Rocha, L.; Moraes, F.; Salani, S.; Hajdu, E. (2021). Taxonomy of Petrosiidae Van Soest, 1980 (Haplosclerida, Porifera) from Brazil. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 5004(2): 251-287., available online at https://www.mapress.com/j/zt/
page(s): 254; note: 15 specimens studied [details] Available for editors
[request]additional source Ugalde, D.; Fernandez, J.C.C.; Gómez, P.; Lôbo-Hajdu, G.; Simões, N. (2021). An update on the diversity of marine sponges in the southern gulf of Mexico coral reefs. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 5031 (1): 001–112., available online at https://mapress.com/zt/article/view/zootaxa.5031.1.1
page(s): 40-41 [details] Available for editors
[request]additional source Díaz, M.C.; Nuttall, M.; Pomponi, S.A.; Rützler, K.; Klontz, S.; Adams, C.; Hickerson, E.L.; Schmahl, G.P. (2023). An annotated and illustrated identification guide to common mesophotic reef sponges (Porifera, Demospongiae, Hexactinellida, and Homoscleromorpha) inhabiting Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and vicinities. <em>ZooKeys.</em> 1161: 1-68., available online at https://zoobank.org/4CE0D6C5-C304-4F74-8387-FCC71F8F8AC0 [details] Available for editors
[request]additional source Lizarazo, N.; Zea, S. (2024). Sponges in the continental shelf (73 – 210 m) of the southwestern area of Isla Fuerte and Alta Guajira, with the description of new records for the Colombian Caribbean. <em>Boletín de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras.</em> 53(1): 87-116., available online at https://doi.org/10.25268/bimc.invemar.2024.53.1.1266
page(s): 93 [details] Available for editors
[request]additional source Van Soest, R.W.M. (2017). Sponges of the Guyana Shelf. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 4217: 1-225., available online at https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4217.1.1
page(s): 35 [details] Available for editors
[request]additional source Pérez, T. ; Díaz, M.C.; Ruiz, C.; Cóndor-Luján, B.; Klautau, M.; Hajdu, E.; Lôbo-Hajdu, G.; Zea, S.; Pomponi, S.A.; Thacker, R.W.; Carteron, S.; Tollu, G.; Pouget-Cuvelier, A.; Thélamon, P.; Marechal, J.-P.; Thomas, O.P.; Ereskovsky, A.E.; Vacelet, J.; Boury-Esnault, N. (2017). How a collaborative integrated taxonomic effort has trained new spongiologists and improved knowledge of Martinique Island (French Antilles, eastern Caribbean Sea) marine biodiversity. <em>PLoS ONE.</em> 12 (3): e0173859., available online at https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0173859
page(s): 10 [details]
additional source Campos, M.; Mothes, B.; Eckert, M.; van Soest, R.W.M. (2005). Haplosclerida (Porifera: Demospongiae) from the coast of Maranhão State, Brazil, Southwestern Atlantic. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 963: 1-22.
page(s): 13; note: Misapplication: According to Santos et al. 2016 this record concerns Neopetrosia sulcata [details] Available for editors
[request]additional source Muricy, G.; Lopes, D.A.; Hajdu, E; Carvalho, M.S.; Moraes, F.C.; Klautau, M.; Menegola, C.; Pinheiro, U. (2011). Catalogue of Brazilian Porifera. <em>Museu Nacional, Série Livros.</em> 300 pp.
page(s): 106-107 [details] Available for editors
[request]additional source Muricy, G.; Esteves, E.L.; Moraes, F.C.; Santos, J.P.; da Silva, S.M.; Klautau, M.; Lanna, E. (2008). Biodiversidade Marinha da Bacia Potiguar. <em>Museu Nacional, Rio de Janeiro, Série Livros.</em> 29: 1-156.
page(s): 97 [details] Available for editors
[request]additional source Mothes, B.; Campos, M.A.; Lerner, C.B.; Silva, C.M.M. (2006). Esponjas (Porifera, Demospongiae) da plataforma continental ao largo do Estado do Amapá, Brasil. <em>Revista Brasileira de Zoologia,.</em> 23: 667-677.
page(s): 670 [details] Available for editors
[request]basis of record (of Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)) Zea, S. (1987). Esponjas del Caribe Colombiano. (Catálogo Cientifico: Bogotá, Colombia): 1-286. , available online at http://ISBN 958-9068-05-7
page(s): 116-119; fig 34 [details] Available for editors
[request]additional source (of Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)) Díaz, M.C. (2005). Common sponges from shallow marine habitats from Bocas del Toro region, Panama. <em>Caribbean Journal of Science.</em> 41(3): 465-475. (look up in IMIS)
page(s): 470 [details] Available for editors
[request]additional source (of Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)) Rützler, K.; Díaz, M.C.; van Soest, R.W.M.; Zea, S.; Smith, K.P.; Alvarez, B.; Wulff, J. (2000). Diversity of sponge fauna in mangrove ponds, Pelican Cays, Belize. <em>Atoll Research Bulletin.</em> 476: 230-248.
page(s): 238 [details]
additional source (of Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)) Lehnert, H.; van Soest, R.W.M. (1996). North Jamaican deep fore-reef sponges. <em>Beaufortia.</em> 46 (4): 53-81.
page(s): 77-78; fig 29 [details]
additional source (of Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)) Van Soest, R.W.M.; Stentoft, N. (1988). Barbados Deep-Water Sponges. <i>In</i>: Hummelinck, P.W. & Van der Steen, L.J. (Eds), Uitgaven van de Natuurwetenschappelijke Studiekring voor Suriname en de Nederlandse Antillen. No. 122. <em>Studies on the Fauna of Curaçao andother Caribbean Islands.</em> 70(215): 1-175.
page(s): 132-133; fig 64 [details]
additional source (of Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)) Van Soest, R.W.M.; Stone, S.M.; Boury-Esnault, N.; Rützler, K. (1983). Catalogue of the Duchassaing & Michelotti (1864) collection of West Indian sponges (Porifera). <em>Bulletin Zoologisch Museum, Universiteit van Amsterdam.</em> 9 (21): 189-205.
page(s): 198 [details]
additional source (of Thalysias proxima Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864) Van Soest, R.W.M.; Stone, S.M.; Boury-Esnault, N.; Rützler, K. (1983). Catalogue of the Duchassaing & Michelotti (1864) collection of West Indian sponges (Porifera). <em>Bulletin Zoologisch Museum, Universiteit van Amsterdam.</em> 9 (21): 189-205.
page(s): 198 [details]
new combination reference (of Neofibularia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)) Wiedenmayer, F. (1977). Shallow-water sponges of the western Bahamas. <em>Experientia Supplementum.</em> 28: 1-287, pls 1-43.
page(s): 255 [details] Available for editors
[request]
Present Inaccurate Introduced: alien Containing type locality
To Barcode of Life (1 barcode) (from synonym Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864))
To Barcode of Life (3 barcodes)
To Biodiversity Heritage Library (2 publications) (from synonym Thalysias proxima Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)
To Biodiversity Heritage Library (4 publications) (from synonym Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864))
To European Nucleotide Archive, ENA (Neopetrosia proxima)
To European Nucleotide Archive, ENA (Xestospongia proxima) (from synonym Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864))
To GenBank (1 nucleotides; 1 proteins) (from synonym Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864))
To GenBank (10 nucleotides; 3 proteins) (from synonym Thalysias proxima Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)
To GenBank (10 nucleotides; 3 proteins)
To The Sponge Guide
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Porifera Collection (1 record) (from synonym Thalysias proxima Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Porifera Collection (1 record) (from synonym Densa araminta de Laubenfels, 1934)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Porifera Collection (42 records)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Porifera Collection (Holotype USNM 22298) (from synonym Densa araminta de Laubenfels, 1934)
To Barcode of Life (3 barcodes)
To Biodiversity Heritage Library (2 publications) (from synonym Thalysias proxima Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)
To Biodiversity Heritage Library (4 publications) (from synonym Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864))
To European Nucleotide Archive, ENA (Neopetrosia proxima)
To European Nucleotide Archive, ENA (Xestospongia proxima) (from synonym Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864))
To GenBank (1 nucleotides; 1 proteins) (from synonym Xestospongia proxima (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864))
To GenBank (10 nucleotides; 3 proteins) (from synonym Thalysias proxima Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)
To GenBank (10 nucleotides; 3 proteins)
To The Sponge Guide
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Porifera Collection (1 record) (from synonym Thalysias proxima Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Porifera Collection (1 record) (from synonym Densa araminta de Laubenfels, 1934)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Porifera Collection (42 records)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Porifera Collection (Holotype USNM 22298) (from synonym Densa araminta de Laubenfels, 1934)
