Burgundy Crust Alga -  GALLERY

Peyssonnelia sp.

Found in most marine environments. The dark red to burgundy alga encrusts substrates in shaded areas and along walls, crevises and cracks, cavves and other recesses. It is a member of the Red Algae family. Growth can be small area or as large as 3 feet

Burgundy Crust Alge - Peyssonnelia sp.
Burgundy Crust Alge - Peyssonnelia sp.
Burgundy Crust Alge - Peyssonnelia sp.
Burgundy Crust Alge - Peyssonnelia sp.