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Conical Turbinaria (Turbinaria conoides)

Key facts

Scientific name
Turbinaria conoides
Common name
Conical Turbinaria
Category
Algae
Family
Sargassaceae
Genus
Turbinaria
Size
20–60 cm
Depth
0–20 m
IUCN status
Least concern (LC)
Danger level
Harmless
Habitats
rocky-reef
Behaviours
benthic
Ocean zones
Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean

Description

Turbinaria conoides reaches 60 cm. Indo-Pacific brown alga, unique cone or spiral morphology. Attached rocky coastal zones (0-20 m). Wide Indo-Pacific distribution. Least threatened = LC. Important photographic interest distinctive geometric morphology.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Conical Turbinaria?
Conical Turbinaria (Turbinaria conoides) reaches 20–60 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Conical Turbinaria?
Conical Turbinaria is found between 0–20 m deep.
Is the Conical Turbinaria dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Conical Turbinaria?
IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Conical Turbinaria?
Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Turbinaria

  • Turbinaria reniformis - Yellow scroll coral
  • Turbinaria mesenterina - Lesser valley coral
  • Turbinaria ornata - Ornate Turbinaria

Other species in the family Sargassaceae

  • Sargassum vulgare - Common sargassum
  • Cystoseira amentacea - Mediterranean cystoseira
  • Sargassum natans - Floating Sargassum
  • Sargassum fluitans - Gulf Sargassum
  • Sargassum muticum - Japanese Wireweed
  • Sargassum horneri - Horner's Sargassum

Sources

  • Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 221476)
  • Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
  • Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5422697)
  • Conservation: IUCN Red List
  • Encyclopedia: Wikipedia