Appearance
This species form thin, hard, highly calcified encrustations. Growth follows the contours of the substrate and resembles a painted coating. Outer margins may not be tightly attached. Dark red to burgundy in color.Distribution
Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean.Habitat
Prefer shaded areas, attached to hard substrates.References:
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https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=429http://species-identification.org/species.php?species_group=caribbean_diving_guide&id=483
http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=145287
