Deadman's Fingers

Splachnidium rugosum

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Featuring a swollen main stipe that may have similar shaped side branches with tips that are rounded and whilst the base is more constricted. The whole plant filled with a thick clear slime. The colour varies from greenish rown to pale yellows.

Size

Can grow to around 20cm long

Habitat

Can be found growing on rocks in the intertidal zone

Distribution

South Eastern Australia from NSW to SA including around Tasmania also found in New Zealand and the more northern Sub-antarctic Island

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Local Sightings

2 recorded sightings in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. January 17, 2020. AlgaeBase (accessed 2022-01-02 09:39:23)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2022-01-02 09:40:07)

Quick Facts

Common name: Deadman's Fingers
Scientific name: Splachnidium rugosum (Linnaeus) Greville 1830
Family: Splachnidiaceae
Category: Sea Life › Sponges & Seaweeds
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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