Lithophyllum incrustans
Encrusting clacareus alga
Rote Krustenalge
Korstvormend kalkrood wier
Algue calcaire encroutante
Litófilo encostrante
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
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 30 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- General size of the alga : 20 cm
- The alga is encrusting
- 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!