Gray, J.E. (1843). Additional radiated animals and annelides. <i>In</i>: Fauna of New Zealand. E. Dieffenbach, ed.,. <em>Travels in New Zealand.</em> 2 : 292-295., available online athttps://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/20760269 page(s): 295 [details]
Type locality contained in Central New Zealand
type locality contained in Central New Zealand [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. Spongia varia Gray, 1843. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=193628 on 2025-05-10
original descriptionGray, J.E. (1843). Additional radiated animals and annelides. <i>In</i>: Fauna of New Zealand. E. Dieffenbach, ed.,. <em>Travels in New Zealand.</em> 2 : 292-295., available online athttps://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/20760269 page(s): 295 [details]