How to Identify Niphatidae
Niphatidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Haplosclerida, class Demospongiae. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Niphatidae Species
Amphimedon queenslandica Hooper & van Soest, 2006
Amphimedon queenslandica Hooper & van Soest, 2006
Amphimedon queenslandica is a Great Barrier Reef sponge widely studied for resea…
Niphates digitalis (Lamarck, 1814)
Niphates digitalis (Lamarck, 1814)
Niphates digitalis, the pink vase sponge, is a variably colored demosponge speci…
Amphimedon compressa Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864
Amphimedon compressa Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864
Amphimedon compressa, the erect rope sponge, is a variable-colored reef sponge f…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Niphatidae?
Niphatidae animals belong to the Haplosclerida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 8 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Niphatidae?
Niphatidae is classified in the order Haplosclerida, class Demospongiae, phylum Porifera. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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