Opuntia Halimeda (Halimeda opuntia)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Halimeda opuntia
- Common name
- Opuntia Halimeda
- Category
- Algae
- Family
- Halimedaceae
- Genus
- Halimeda
- Size
- 10–25 cm
- Depth
- 0–30 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, Mediterranean
Description
Halimeda opuntia reaches 25 cm. Calcified green alga characteristic oval flat segments (resembles prickly-pear cactus paddle). Indo-Pacific reefs (0-30 m). Significant tropical white sand producer. Least threatened = LC. Important symbiosis alga reef resilience Indo-Pacific.
Photo of Opuntia Halimeda
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Opuntia Halimeda?
- Opuntia Halimeda (Halimeda opuntia) reaches 10–25 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Opuntia Halimeda?
- Opuntia Halimeda is found between 0–30 m deep.
- Is the Opuntia Halimeda dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Opuntia Halimeda?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Opuntia Halimeda?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Halimeda
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 144482)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2643260)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia