# Harp sponge (*Chondrocladia lyra*)

Canonical page: https://creaturedata.com/animals/harp-sponge  
Data as of: 2026-11-14

The harp sponge (Chondrocladia lyra) is a sponge in the genus Chondrocladia and the family Cladorhizidae. It belongs to the kingdom Animalia, phylum Porifera, class Demospongiae and order Poecilosclerida. The species was named by Lee, Reiswig, Austin & Lundsten, 2012, and the Catalogue of Life lists it as living, not extinct.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Main food | arthropods |
| Habitat | marine |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Not recorded |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Porifera
- class: Demospongiae
- order: Poecilosclerida
- family: Cladorhizidae
- genus: Chondrocladia
- species: *Chondrocladia lyra* Lee, Reiswig, Austin & Lundsten, 2012

Synonyms: *Chondrocladia lyra*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the harp sponge?

The harp sponge is a sponge, grouped with the other invertebrates. It belongs to the phylum Porifera and the class Demospongiae.

### What is the scientific name of the harp sponge?

The scientific name of the harp sponge is Chondrocladia lyra, placed in the genus Chondrocladia.

### Who named the harp sponge and when?

The harp sponge was named by Lee, Reiswig, Austin & Lundsten, 2012.

### What family does the harp sponge belong to?

The harp sponge belongs to the family Cladorhizidae, in the order Poecilosclerida.

### Is the harp sponge extinct?

No, the harp sponge is living, not extinct, according to the Catalogue of Life.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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