Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Burgundy Crust Algae
Peyssonnelia sp.
Burgundy Crust Algae
Category: Red Algae
Scientific Name: Peyssonnelia sp.
Size: 1 to 3 ft. (30 cm to 90 cm)  
Depth: 0-600 ft. (0-180 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida
Biliphyta (Subkingdom)
└Rhodophyta (Division)
 └Florideophyceae (Class)
  └Peyssonneliaceae (Family)
   └Peyssonnelia (Genus)

Algae
Red Algae

Burgundy Crust Algae

Red-Tipped Algae

Pink Bush Alga

Crustose Coralline Algae

Gibsmithia hawaiiensis

Tubular Thicket Algae



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