Pachyseris rugosa

  • Rough pachyseris
  • Rauhe Pachyseris
  • Pachyséris rugueuse

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally attached to a reef
  • The species can be found between 5 and 20 Meters.
  • Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 800 cm
  • Lives in partnership with algae

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!