General Description

Thick algae with multiple cylindrical branches frequently divided in an even (forked) pattern on one plane tapering at branch tips. Utricles (bud-like structure on branches) are short and squat with flat to rounded tips. Medium green. Up to 30 cm long (thallus).

Biology

Like all Codium species, this seaweed is composed of only a single cell and can repair itself if damaged. It appears fluffy underwater and feels velvet-like out of water due to hundreds of tiny hair-like filaments on its surface.

Habitat

Low tide level to subtidal rocky reefs, in moderate waters, to depth of 30 m.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Indonesia, New Zealand and Australia.

Species Group

Seaweeds and seagrasses › Green algae

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

30 cm

Diet

Photosynthetic - sunlight

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Recorded in Australia

Identify

• Seaweeds and seagrasses

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed