Variegated Fan Algae (Lobophora variegata)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Lobophora variegata
- Common name
- Variegated Fan Algae
- Category
- Algae
- Family
- Dictyotaceae
- Genus
- Lobophora
- Size
- 5–15 cm
- Depth
- 0–30 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef, rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic
- Ocean zones
- Mediterranean
Description
Lobophora variegata reaches 15 cm. Tiny tropical brown alga, flat surface finely divided into lobes. Attaches rocks and corals (0-30 m). Very wide tropical distribution. Least threatened = LC. Important cryptic habitat for small reef invertebrates.
Photo of Variegated Fan Algae
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Variegated Fan Algae?
- Variegated Fan Algae (Lobophora variegata) reaches 5–15 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Variegated Fan Algae?
- Variegated Fan Algae is found between 0–30 m deep.
- Is the Variegated Fan Algae dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Variegated Fan Algae?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Variegated Fan Algae?
- Found in: Mediterranean.
Other species in the family Dictyotaceae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 145381)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia