Penicillus dumetosus
Bristle ball brush
Bürstenalge
Borstelweir
Algue-brosse
Algua brocha
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
- The individual is isolated in its environment
- The species can be found between 2 and 15 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the alga : 15 cm
- The alga is calcareous
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.