Cryptopleura ruprechtiana
Ruffled red seaweed
Algue rouge ébouriffée
Distribution
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- The alga forms carpets on its substrate
- The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the alga : 40 cm
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!