Palisada perforata

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean
  • 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 20 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General characteristics of the species

  • Height of the alga : 16 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) :
    • - Chemistry/pharmacy