Caulerpa racemosa

Green grape alga
Kriechsprossalge
Parelwier
Caulerpe à perles
Alga de perlas
Caulerpa

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

The species can be found on any type of substrate (sandy or rocky)
The alga forms carpets on its substrate
The species can be found between 5 and 45 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General characteristics of the species

Height of the alga : 10 cm

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food