General Description

Multi-branched with main stems (primary branch) long and flat with smooth thickened fronds (laterals) with toothed edges arising from short stems in random pattern along main stem. Oval shaped vesicles arise on short stems, arranged randomly between laterals on main stem. Holdfast centre is disc-oval with multiple roots (haptera) radiating in whorls. Dark brown. Up to 2 m long (thallus).

Biology

When present, this seawed can be common in nearshore waters.

Habitat

Deep tidal pools and subtidal rocky reefs with rough wave action, to depth of 18 m.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Australia.

Species Group

Seaweeds and seagrasses › Brown algae

Depth

Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

2 m

Diet

Photosynthetic - sunlight

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Identify

• Seaweeds and seagrasses

Conservation Status

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