Red Algae Sp.

Sonderophycus capensis

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Thick flattened alga radiating from attachment point made up of a short stem (stipe) and fibrous roots (rhizoids). Main part of alga (thallus) is of a simple or split lobed form. Dark red on top with furry white projections (forming rhizoids) on under-surface

Size

Can grow to around 20cm

Habitat

Subtidal rocky reefs, attached to overhangs and caverns, rough wave action, to depth of 25 m.

Distribution

New Zealand and Australia.

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

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

Quick Facts

Common name: Red Algae Sp.
Scientific name: Sonderophycus capensis (Montagne) M.J.Wynne 2011
Family: Peyssonneliaceae
Category: Sea Life › Sponges & Seaweeds
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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