Fringed Red Alga (Asparagopsis armata)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Asparagopsis armata
- Common name
- Fringed Red Alga
- Category
- Algae
- Family
- Bonnemaisoniaceae
- Genus
- Asparagopsis
- Size
- 10–40 cm
- Depth
- 0–20 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic
- Ocean zones
- East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Asparagopsis armata reaches 40 cm. Mediterranean coastal red alga, delicate fine feathery branching. Rocky reefs (0-20 m). Important native Mediterranean species. Least threatened = LC. Emits interesting chemical compound methane studies.
Photo of Fringed Red Alga
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Fringed Red Alga?
- Fringed Red Alga (Asparagopsis armata) reaches 10–40 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Fringed Red Alga?
- Fringed Red Alga is found between 0–20 m deep.
- Is the Fringed Red Alga dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Fringed Red Alga?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Fringed Red Alga?
- Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Asparagopsis
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 144438)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5279840)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia