Amphimedon paraviridis

Amphimedon paraviridis is a sponge species belonging to the family Niphatidae. It was first described in 1993 from a specimen collected in the Great Barrier Reef. This sponge is typically found in shallow waters, ranging from Lizard Island to the Whitsundays. It inhabits lagoons and reef flats, attaching itself firmly to hard substrates at depths between 3 to 4 meters. Amphimedon paraviridis likely shares these characteristics, though distinguishing it from other sponge species would require more specific morphological details. Divers encountering Amphimedon paraviridis can expect to see it firmly attached to reef structures, contributing to the complex habitat of the reef flats. Observing this sponge can enhance a diver’s appreciation of the biodiversity within these shallow reef systems.