General Description

Multibranched with broad, thin and erect fronds. Branchlets (ramuli) in alternate pairs, upper branchlets divided and often becoming a lateral branch. Lower branchlets are frequently divided often appearing tufted (dense clusters of evenly divided pinnate laterals). Branchlets curve inwards and can be serrate or non-serrate. Pink to medium-red. Up to 50 cm long (thallus).

Biology

This species is eaten by abalone, including Haliotis lavigata, Haliotis rubra and Haliotis roei.

Habitat

Shaded tidal pools and subtidal reef in moderate to rough waters, to depth of 50 m.

Reefs

Distribution guide

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

50 cm

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