How big is the Mediterranean rim?

Mediterranean rim (Lithophyllum byssoides) reaches 10–200 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Mediterranean rim?

Mediterranean rim is found between 0–2 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Mediterranean rim?

IUCN status: Near threatened (NT).

Where can you find the Mediterranean rim?

Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Mediterranean rim (Lithophyllum byssoides)

Key facts

Scientific name: Lithophyllum byssoides
Common name: Mediterranean rim
Category: Algae
Family: Lithophyllaceae
Genus: Lithophyllum
Size: 10–200 cm
Depth: 0–2 m
IUCN status: Near threatened (NT)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky
Behaviours: sessile, photosynthetic
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Mediterranean

Description

Lithophyllum byssoides forms pink-white calcified crusts on wave-exposed rocks of the intertidal zone. Colonies fuse into true horizontal rims protruding from the host rock. Characteristic reef-building species of wave-exposed Mediterranean rocky coasts, iconic in Corsica and Sardinia. Sensitive to sea-level rise: used as a geological marker. IUCN Near Threatened.

Photo of Mediterranean rim

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Mediterranean rim?: Mediterranean rim (Lithophyllum byssoides) reaches 10–200 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Mediterranean rim?: Mediterranean rim is found between 0–2 m deep.
Is the Mediterranean rim dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Mediterranean rim?: IUCN status: Near threatened (NT).
Where can you find the Mediterranean rim?: Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Similar species

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 145140)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5276390)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia