Brown Seaweed Sp.

Cystophora moniliformis

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

The largest Cystophora algae species long flattened relatively straight central stalk (stipe) is the main identify feature of this species.

Size

Can grow to around 2m long

Habitat

Subtidal rocky reefs and tidal pools out to depth of 28m

Distribution

Southern Australia from WA to NSW including around Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (3)

Pocklington, Jacqui, 2011, Brown Seaweed, Cystophora moniliformis, in Taxonomic Toolkit for marine life of Port Phillip Bay, Museum Victoria (accessed 2021-10-31 14:35:13)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-10-31 14:35:39)
Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. (2021). AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication (accessed 2021-10-31 14:36:08)

Quick Facts

Common name: Brown Seaweed Sp.
Scientific name: Cystophora moniliformis (Esper) Womersley & Nizamuddin, 1964
Family: Sargassaceae
Category: Sea Life › Sponges & Seaweeds
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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