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Peyssonnelia

Peyssonnelia sp.

Coralline Algae

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Circumtropical

Natural Environment: Inhabits both deep and shallow reef areas.

Aquarium Suitability: A coralline-like species. Encrusting; dark red to maroon; edges look like old peeling paint. Prefers low light areas and moderate current. Excellent alga!

Taxonomy:

    Kingdom: Plantae

    Phylum: Rhodophyta

    Class: Florideophyceae

    Order: Peyssonneliales

    Family: Peyssonneliaceae

    Genus: Peyssonnelia

Peyssonnelia sp. (Coralline Algae)
Photo © Frank Wilson
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