Penicillus spp.
Shaving Brush Plants
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
- Species generally living in a group
- The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
- Very 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 is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!