Grape Caulerpa (Caulerpa racemosa)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Caulerpa racemosa
- Common name
- Grape Caulerpa
- Category
- Algae
- Family
- Caulerpaceae
- Genus
- Caulerpa
- Size
- 20–60 cm
- Depth
- 0–25 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Caulerpa racemosa reaches 60 cm. Green alga (Chlorophyta) Mediterranean & Indo-Pacific, very characteristic spherical raceme (grape-like) branching. Benthic reefs (0-25 m). Often pioneer recolonization species. Least threatened = LC. Popular Mediterranean alga.
Photo of Grape Caulerpa
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Grape Caulerpa?
- Grape Caulerpa (Caulerpa racemosa) reaches 20–60 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Grape Caulerpa?
- Grape Caulerpa is found between 0–25 m deep.
- Is the Grape Caulerpa dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Grape Caulerpa?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Grape Caulerpa?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Caulerpa
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 144472)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2643093)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia