Red Seaweed

Jania rosea

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This species colour varies from whitish greys to pinkish reds, it is densely branched with many tufted fronds. It is a common species in rock pools and on shallow rocky reefs and is often found growing on sea grasses and other seaweeds.

Size

The thallus can grow to around 10cm

Habitat

Tidal pools and subtidal rock reefs, also on large seagrasses and algae, exposed coasts, to depth of 10 m

Distribution

Worldwide in Australia this is a common species and is found in most states including around Tasmania

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References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
Pocklington, Jacqui, 2011, Red Seaweed, Jania rosea, in Taxonomic Toolkit for marine life of Port Phillip Bay, Museum Victoria (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Red Seaweed
Scientific name: Jania rosea (Lamarck) Decaisne 1842
Family: Corallinaceae
Category: Sea Life › Sponges & Seaweeds
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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