General Description

One to several flattened (leaf-like) unbranched fronds, either tapering at both ends or strap-like in shape, wedge-shaped near holdfast. Holdfast at base is small disc. Medium to dark brown. Up to 30 cm long (thallus).

Biology

A seaweed that often occurs in seasonal bursts, as it has a crustose life stage before developing into the adult plant. It can cover large areas and is in shallow waters where it often grows on seagrass.

Habitat

Intertidal areas, tidal pools and shallow subtidal rocky reefs, to depth of 2 m.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Seagrass meadows

Distribution guide

Worldwide.

Species Group

Seaweeds and seagrasses › Brown 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