Species Name: Caulerpa brachypus

Authority: Harvey 1860

Common Name: Mini Caulerpa

Range: Indo-Pacific tropics and subtropics, including East and Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, East Africa, the Indian Subcontinent and Indian Ocean, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Atlantic Ocean

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow reef areas and lagoons.

General Husbandry: Not among the more popular aquarium species, and in Florida, considered an invasive species. However still a useable aquarium alga, requires moderate light and currents, and not usually fed upon by herbivorous fish.