Caulerpa taxifolia

  • Feather Caulerpa
  • Caulerpe à feuilles d'If

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

  • The species can be found on any type of substrate (sandy or rocky)
  • The species forms large meadows
  • The species can be found between 1 and 100 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General characteristics of the species

  • Height of the alga : 60 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.