Padina sanctae-crucis

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White scroll alga
Pfauenalge
Pauwwier
Padine blanche
Padina Santa Cruz

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

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 17 Meters.
Very common species.

General characteristics of the species

General size of the alga : 15 cm
Height of the alga : 0 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.