Halimeda discoidea

1 / 2

Large leaf watercress alga
Grossblatt-Pfennigalge
Grootbladig schijfjeswier
Halimède cresson à grandes feuilles
Halimeda de hoja grande

Distribution

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

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
Species generally living in a group
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
Common species.

General characteristics of the species

Height of the alga : 20 cm
Diameter of the leaf : 30 mm
The alga is calcareous

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!