Haliclona implexiformis (Hechtel, 1965)
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Family:  Chalinidae ()
Max. size:  4 cm OT (male/unsexed)
Environment:  sessile; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic.
Diagnosis:  Mounds or cushions: 2 - 4 cm thick, pinkish to violet externally, lighter internally. Smooth, punctuate surface, sometimes with small tubercles: 0.1 - 0.2 cm high; 0.1 cm wide. Compressible, but soft. Oscules scattered: 0.5 - 1 cm wide (Ref. 415). Grows massive or in rounded mounds (Ref. 86785).
Biology:  Body thickness: 4 cm (Ref. 415). Found in mangroves (Ref. 86836).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from the fore reefs of Belize Barrier reef (Ref. 86352) and in mangrove ponds at Blue Ground Range, Hidden Creek, Cuda Cut and Sponge Haven, Twin Cays and Manatee Cay and Fisherman's Cay, Pelican Cays (Ref. 86836, 86789). C: Ref. 86352, 86836, 83912; O: Ref. 86789, 86785.

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