General Description

Multi-branched and segmented with short clustered branches (tuft-like) arising from non-calcified joints (geniculata). Holdfast is a calcified crust (calcium-carbonate encrusted). Medium red-light brown. Up to 15 cm long (thallus).

Biology

This alga often grows attached to seagrasses and other algae.

Habitat

Intertidal and subtidal rocky reefs, moderate-rough wave action, to depth of 32 m.

Reefs

Seagrass meadows

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

South America, Pacific Islands and Australia.

Species Group

Seaweeds and seagrasses › Red algae

Depth

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

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

15 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