Pelvetia canaliculata
Channelled wrack
Rinnentang
Groefwier
Pelvétie
Pelvetia
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- The species is found on an overhang or along a hanging wall
- The alga forms carpets on its substrate
- The species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the alga : 15 cm
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!