Cylindrical Caulerpa (Caulerpa cylindracea)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Caulerpa cylindracea
- Common name
- Cylindrical Caulerpa
- Category
- Algae
- Family
- Caulerpaceae
- Genus
- Caulerpa
- Size
- 20–80 cm
- Depth
- 0–25 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef, rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic
- Ocean zones
- East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Caulerpa cylindracea reaches 80 cm. Major invasive green alga Mediterranean (introduced East Atlantic). Very dense parallel cylindrical branches. Conquers rocky reefs & Posidonia (0-25 m). Very competitive, aggressive invasive = LC but invasive. Important Mediterranean ecosystem threat.
Photo of Cylindrical Caulerpa
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Cylindrical Caulerpa?
- Cylindrical Caulerpa (Caulerpa cylindracea) reaches 20–80 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Cylindrical Caulerpa?
- Cylindrical Caulerpa is found between 0–25 m deep.
- Is the Cylindrical Caulerpa dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Cylindrical Caulerpa?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Cylindrical Caulerpa?
- Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Caulerpa
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 660621)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2643131)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia