Himanthalia elongata
Thong-weed
Riementang
Riemwier
Himanthale
Correa
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- The alga forms carpets on its substrate
- The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters.
- Very common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the alga : 300 cm
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!