Habitat: In Bocas del Toro on deeper edges of reefs (50-60 ft deep) covered by mud. Elsewhere found on reefs under 10 m deep. Distribution: Cuba, Panamá Belize. Characteristics: Clusters or single vase-like tubes (5-15 cm high). Bright red to orange externally, and internally. Very spiky surface. Compressible but resilient to the touch.