Zoned Stypopodium (Stypopodium zonale)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Stypopodium zonale
- Common name
- Zoned Stypopodium
- Category
- Algae
- Family
- Dictyotaceae
- Genus
- Stypopodium
- Size
- 10–30 cm
- Depth
- 0–30 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic
- Ocean zones
- Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Stypopodium zonale reaches 30 cm. Tropical brown alga characterized by unique morphology: alternating rings or zones distinctly visible. Tropical reefs (0-30 m). Wide Indo-Pacific distribution. Least threatened = LC. Very visually characteristic, easy to identify zoned morphology.
Photo of Zoned Stypopodium
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Zoned Stypopodium?
- Zoned Stypopodium (Stypopodium zonale) reaches 10–30 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Zoned Stypopodium?
- Zoned Stypopodium is found between 0–30 m deep.
- Is the Zoned Stypopodium dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Zoned Stypopodium?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Zoned Stypopodium?
- Found in: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the family Dictyotaceae
- Dictyota dichotoma - Forkweed
- Padina pavonica - Peacock's tail
- Lobophora variegata - Variegated Fan Algae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 145392)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 3200586)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia