Syringodium filiforme
Manatee grass
Seekuhgras
Zeekoegras
Herbe à lamentin
Hierba de manatí
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
- The species forms large meadows
- The species can be found between 0 and 13 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the alga : 50 cm
- Diameter of the leaf : 1 mm
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.