Warty Twig Seaweed

Scaberia agardhii

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Brown algae with medium brown thallus the colour may have a yellowish hue and has a beaded appearance

Size

Can grow to around 100cm long

Habitat

Moderate to strong water movement from low tide level to about 40 m deep

Distribution

Southern Australian coast

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Warty Twig Seaweed
Scientific name: Scaberia agardhii Greville, 1830
Family: Cystoseiraceae
Category: Sea Life › Sponges & Seaweeds
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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