Traits taxon details
Ectyoplasia ferox (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)
168021 (urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:168021)
accepted
Species
marine, brackish, fresh, terrestrial
recent only
(of ) 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): 81; pl XII fig 6 [details]
page(s): 81; pl XII fig 6 [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. Ectyoplasia ferox (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864). Accessed through: Marine Species Traits editorial board (2025) Marine Species Traits at: https://www.marinespecies.org/traits/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=168021 on 2025-04-26
Marine Species Traits editorial board (2025). Marine Species Traits. Ectyoplasia ferox (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864). Accessed at: https://marinespecies.org/traits/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=168021 on 2025-04-26
original description
(of ) 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): 81; pl XII fig 6 [details]
context source (WoRCS) Muricy, G.; Lage, A.; Sandes, J.; Klautau, M.; Pinheiro, U.; Laport, M.S.; de Oliveira, B.F.R.; Pequeno, C.B.; Lopes, M.V. (2024). Sponge Communities of Submarine Caves and Tunnels on the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Northeast Brazil. <em>Journal of Marine Science and Engineering.</em> 12, 657: 1-19., available online at https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/4/657 [details]
additional source Lehnert, H.; van Soest, R.W.M. (1998). Shallow water sponges of Jamaica. <em>Beaufortia.</em> 48 (5): 71-103.
page(s): 87-88 [details]
additional source Pulitzer-Finali, G. (1986). A collection of West Indian Demospongiae (Porifera). In appendix, a list of the Demospongiae hitherto recorded from the West Indies. <em>Annali del Museo civico di storia naturale Giacomo Doria.</em> 86: 65-216.
page(s): 105-106; fig 29-30 [details] Available for editors
additional source Zea, S. (1987). Esponjas del Caribe Colombiano. (Catálogo Cientifico: Bogotá, Colombia): 1-286. , available online at http://ISBN 958-9068-05-7
page(s): 202-205; fig 73 [details] Available for editors
additional source Lehnert, H. (1993). Die Schwämme von Cozumel (Mexiko). Bestandsaufnahme, kritischer Vergleich taxonomischer Merkmale, und Beschreibung einer neuen Art (The sponges from Cozumel (Mexico). Inventory, critical comparison of taxonomic characters and description of a new species. <em>Acta Biolologica Benrodis.</em> 5: 35-127 (in German, with abstracts in German and English).
page(s): 59 [details] Available for editors
additional source 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): 236 [details]
additional source Van Soest, R.W.M. (1981). A checklist of the Curaçao sponges (Porifera Demospongiae) including a pictorial key to the more common reef-forms. <em>Verslagen en Technische Gegevens Instituut voor Taxonomische Zoölogie (Zoölogisch Museum) Universiteit van Amsterdam.</em> 31: 1-39.
page(s): 9 [details]
additional source Rützler, K.; van Soest, R.W.M.; Piantoni, C. (2009). Sponges (Porifera) of the Gulf of Mexico. <i>in</i>: Felder, D.L. and D.K. Camp (eds.), Gulf of Mexico–Origins, Waters, and Biota. Biodiversity. Texas A & M Press, College Station, Texas. 285–313. [details] Available for editors
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): 149 [details] Available for editors
additional source Hajdu, E.; Peixinho, S.; Fernandez, J.C.C. (2011). Esponjas Marinhas da Bahia - Guia de Campo e Laboratório. Série Livros 45. <em>Museu Nacional/UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro.</em> 276 pp. [details] Available for editors
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): 79 [details] Available for editors
additional source Rützler, K.; Piantoni, C.; Van Soest, R.W.M.; Díaz, M.C. (2014). Diversity of sponges (Porifera) from cryptic habitats on the Belize barrier reef near Carrie Bow Cay. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 3805(1): 1-129., available online at https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3805.1.1
page(s): 63-64 [details] Available for editors
additional source Ferreira, E.G.; Wilke, D.V.; Jimenez, P.C.; Portela, T.A.; Silveira, E.R.; Hajdu, E.; Pessoa, C.; de Moraes, M.O.; Costa-Lotufo, L.V. (2007). Cytotoxic activity of hydroethanolic extracts of sponges (Porifera) collected at Pedra da Risca do Meio Marine State Park, Ceará State, Brazil. pp. 313–318. <i>In</i>: Custódio, M.R., Lôbo- Hajdu, G., Hajdu, E. & Muricy, G. (Eds.), Porifera Research: Biodiversity, Innovation and Sustainability. Série Livros, 28, Museu Nacional, Rio de Janeiro,.
page(s): 314 [details] Available for editors
additional source Muricy, G.; Moraes, F.C. (1998). Marine sponges of Pernambuco State, NE Brazil. <em>Revista Brasileira de Oceanografia.</em> 46 (2): 213-217.
page(s): 215 [details] Available for editors
additional source Moraes, F.C.; Ventura, M.; Klautau, M.; Hajdu, E.; Muricy, G. (2006). Biodiversidade de esponjas das ilhas oceânicas brasileiras. pp. 147–178 <i>In</i>: Alves, R.J.V. & Castro, J.W.A. (Eds.), Ilhas Oceânicas Brasileiras – da pesquisa ao manejo. Ministério do Meio Ambiente, Secretaria de Biodiversidade e Florestas, Brasília.
page(s): 167 [details] Available for editors
additional source Moraes, F.C.; Vilanova, E.P.; Muricy, G. (2003). Distribuição das esponjas (Porifera) na Reserva Biológica do Atol das Rocas, Nordeste do Brasil. <em>Arquivos do Museu Nacional, Série Zoologia.</em> 61(1): 13-22.
page(s): 17 [details] Available for editors
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): 11 [details]
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): 16-17 [details] Available for editors
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
page(s): 81; pl XII fig 6 [details]
context source (WoRCS) Muricy, G.; Lage, A.; Sandes, J.; Klautau, M.; Pinheiro, U.; Laport, M.S.; de Oliveira, B.F.R.; Pequeno, C.B.; Lopes, M.V. (2024). Sponge Communities of Submarine Caves and Tunnels on the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Northeast Brazil. <em>Journal of Marine Science and Engineering.</em> 12, 657: 1-19., available online at https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/4/657 [details]
additional source Lehnert, H.; van Soest, R.W.M. (1998). Shallow water sponges of Jamaica. <em>Beaufortia.</em> 48 (5): 71-103.
page(s): 87-88 [details]
additional source Pulitzer-Finali, G. (1986). A collection of West Indian Demospongiae (Porifera). In appendix, a list of the Demospongiae hitherto recorded from the West Indies. <em>Annali del Museo civico di storia naturale Giacomo Doria.</em> 86: 65-216.
page(s): 105-106; fig 29-30 [details] Available for editors
additional source Zea, S. (1987). Esponjas del Caribe Colombiano. (Catálogo Cientifico: Bogotá, Colombia): 1-286. , available online at http://ISBN 958-9068-05-7
page(s): 202-205; fig 73 [details] Available for editors
additional source Lehnert, H. (1993). Die Schwämme von Cozumel (Mexiko). Bestandsaufnahme, kritischer Vergleich taxonomischer Merkmale, und Beschreibung einer neuen Art (The sponges from Cozumel (Mexico). Inventory, critical comparison of taxonomic characters and description of a new species. <em>Acta Biolologica Benrodis.</em> 5: 35-127 (in German, with abstracts in German and English).
page(s): 59 [details] Available for editors
additional source 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): 236 [details]
additional source Van Soest, R.W.M. (1981). A checklist of the Curaçao sponges (Porifera Demospongiae) including a pictorial key to the more common reef-forms. <em>Verslagen en Technische Gegevens Instituut voor Taxonomische Zoölogie (Zoölogisch Museum) Universiteit van Amsterdam.</em> 31: 1-39.
page(s): 9 [details]
additional source Rützler, K.; van Soest, R.W.M.; Piantoni, C. (2009). Sponges (Porifera) of the Gulf of Mexico. <i>in</i>: Felder, D.L. and D.K. Camp (eds.), Gulf of Mexico–Origins, Waters, and Biota. Biodiversity. Texas A & M Press, College Station, Texas. 285–313. [details] Available for editors
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): 149 [details] Available for editors
additional source Hajdu, E.; Peixinho, S.; Fernandez, J.C.C. (2011). Esponjas Marinhas da Bahia - Guia de Campo e Laboratório. Série Livros 45. <em>Museu Nacional/UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro.</em> 276 pp. [details] Available for editors
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): 79 [details] Available for editors
additional source Rützler, K.; Piantoni, C.; Van Soest, R.W.M.; Díaz, M.C. (2014). Diversity of sponges (Porifera) from cryptic habitats on the Belize barrier reef near Carrie Bow Cay. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 3805(1): 1-129., available online at https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3805.1.1
page(s): 63-64 [details] Available for editors
additional source Ferreira, E.G.; Wilke, D.V.; Jimenez, P.C.; Portela, T.A.; Silveira, E.R.; Hajdu, E.; Pessoa, C.; de Moraes, M.O.; Costa-Lotufo, L.V. (2007). Cytotoxic activity of hydroethanolic extracts of sponges (Porifera) collected at Pedra da Risca do Meio Marine State Park, Ceará State, Brazil. pp. 313–318. <i>In</i>: Custódio, M.R., Lôbo- Hajdu, G., Hajdu, E. & Muricy, G. (Eds.), Porifera Research: Biodiversity, Innovation and Sustainability. Série Livros, 28, Museu Nacional, Rio de Janeiro,.
page(s): 314 [details] Available for editors
additional source Muricy, G.; Moraes, F.C. (1998). Marine sponges of Pernambuco State, NE Brazil. <em>Revista Brasileira de Oceanografia.</em> 46 (2): 213-217.
page(s): 215 [details] Available for editors
additional source Moraes, F.C.; Ventura, M.; Klautau, M.; Hajdu, E.; Muricy, G. (2006). Biodiversidade de esponjas das ilhas oceânicas brasileiras. pp. 147–178 <i>In</i>: Alves, R.J.V. & Castro, J.W.A. (Eds.), Ilhas Oceânicas Brasileiras – da pesquisa ao manejo. Ministério do Meio Ambiente, Secretaria de Biodiversidade e Florestas, Brasília.
page(s): 167 [details] Available for editors
additional source Moraes, F.C.; Vilanova, E.P.; Muricy, G. (2003). Distribuição das esponjas (Porifera) na Reserva Biológica do Atol das Rocas, Nordeste do Brasil. <em>Arquivos do Museu Nacional, Série Zoologia.</em> 61(1): 13-22.
page(s): 17 [details] Available for editors
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): 11 [details]
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): 16-17 [details] Available for editors
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
Present Inaccurate Introduced: alien Containing type locality
To Barcode of Life (29 barcodes)
To Biodiversity Heritage Library (5 publications)
To European Nucleotide Archive, ENA (Ectyoplasia ferox)
To GenBank (40 nucleotides; 59 proteins)
To Global Biotic Interactions (GloBI)
To Sponge Barcoding Database (Ectyoplasia ferox)
To Sponge Barcoding Database (Ectyoplasia ferox)
To The Sponge Guide
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Porifera Collection (30 records)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Porifera Collection (6 records)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Porifera Collection (Holotype USNM 24469)
To Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History (YPM IZ 004902.PR)
To ITIS
To Biodiversity Heritage Library (5 publications)
To European Nucleotide Archive, ENA (Ectyoplasia ferox)
To GenBank (40 nucleotides; 59 proteins)
To Global Biotic Interactions (GloBI)
To Sponge Barcoding Database (Ectyoplasia ferox)
To Sponge Barcoding Database (Ectyoplasia ferox)
To The Sponge Guide
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Porifera Collection (30 records)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Porifera Collection (6 records)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Porifera Collection (Holotype USNM 24469)
To Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History (YPM IZ 004902.PR)
To ITIS
