Cactus Caulerpa

Caulerpa cactoides

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Can be found from time to time washed up along Tomahawk Beach this species is found in more deeper waters locally

Identification

Looking kind of like a cactus this species of alga has a club like beads that are arranged opposite each other as they arise from the rhizomes roots. Being green in colour with a somewhat glossy appearance.

Size

Can grow to around 40cm

Habitat

Coastal shores within and adjacent to seagrass beds

Distribution

From Western Australia to Queensland including Tasmania

Local Sightings

2 recorded sightings in and around the area.

References & citations (2)
  1. Pocklington, Jacqui, 2011, Green Seaweed, Caulerpa cactoides, in Taxonomic Toolkit for marine life of Port Phillip Bay, Museum Victoria (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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