Amphiroa fragilissima

Fragile coral weed
Zerbrechliche Kalkrotalge
Amphiroa fragile
Amphiroa fragil
Amphiroa

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The species is found in crevices
Species generally living in a group
The species can be found between 4 and 20 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General characteristics of the species

Height of the alga : 20 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!