Udotea sp

Mermaid's fan
Meerjungfrauenfächer
Zeemeerwinnen-waaier
Eventail de sirène
Abanico de sirena

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
Species generally living in a group
The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters.
Common species.

General characteristics of the species

Height of the alga : 25 cm
The alga is calcareous

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!