Thickened Halimeda (Halimeda incrassata)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Halimeda incrassata
- Common name
- Thickened Halimeda
- Category
- Algae
- Family
- Halimedaceae
- Genus
- Halimeda
- Size
- 10–30 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
Halimeda incrassata reaches 30 cm. Tropical calcified green alga segmented (Chlorophyta), segments flat medals arranged on stems. Tropical reefs (0-25 m). Significant white sand production. Least threatened = LC. Carbonate sediment builder tropical Indo-Pacific reefs.
Photo of Thickened Halimeda
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Thickened Halimeda?
- Thickened Halimeda (Halimeda incrassata) reaches 10–30 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Thickened Halimeda?
- Thickened Halimeda is found between 0–25 m deep.
- Is the Thickened Halimeda dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Thickened Halimeda?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Thickened Halimeda?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Halimeda
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 211519)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2643288)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia