Amphiroa rigida

Sturdy needleweed
Amphiroa
Rood vorkwier
Amphiroa rigide
Amphiroa
Amphiroa

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The individual is isolated in its environment
The species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General characteristics of the species

Height of the alga : 8 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!