The species is found in areas of fast and constant currents, the rhizomes forming dense mats on sand subsrates up to 16 metres deep, and it is often associated with limestone or reef ecologies.
The species is found in areas of fast and constant ocean currents, the rhizomes forming dense mats on soft sand subsrates. It is restricted to depths less than 16 metres in its distribution range, and it is often associated with limestone or reef ecologies.