Avrainvillea asarifolia
Paddle blade alga
Paddel-Alge
Schotelwier
Algue-pagaie
Alga platillo
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 1 and 40 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the alga : 45 cm
- Diameter of the leaf : 20 mm
- 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.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!