Rough Galaxaura (Galaxaura rugosa)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Galaxaura rugosa
- Common name
- Rough Galaxaura
- Category
- Algae
- Family
- Galaxauraceae
- Genus
- Galaxaura
- Size
- 10–35 cm
- Depth
- 0–25 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Galaxaura rugosa reaches 35 cm. Tropical calcified Indo-Pacific red alga, branching bumpy characteristic surface. Tropical reefs (0-25 m). Minor carbonate builder. Least threatened = LC. Bright red tropical species.
Photo of Rough Galaxaura
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Rough Galaxaura?
- Rough Galaxaura (Galaxaura rugosa) reaches 10–35 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Rough Galaxaura?
- Rough Galaxaura is found between 0–25 m deep.
- Is the Rough Galaxaura dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Rough Galaxaura?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Rough Galaxaura?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Similar species
- Dictyota dichotoma - Forkweed
- Sargassum vulgare - Common sargassum
- Codium bursa - Ball alga
- Halimeda tuna - Halimeda
- Posidonia oceanica - Neptune grass
- Cymodocea nodosa - Little Neptune grass
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 145739)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2665285)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia