Pterocladiella capillacea
Habitat and Range 3
Commonly found growing on rocks from the middle intertidal zone down to 20 m subtidally, from Santa Barbara, CA to Isla Magdalena, Baja CA and Revillagigedo island, Baja CA.
Source: Marine Algae of California (MAC)
Morphology and Identification 3
Pterocladiella capillacea is very similar to Gelidium robustum and Gelidium coulteri except P. capillacea has broader and much more delicate branches which are often flatter and more regularly branched. The tips of the branches are also rounder than G. coulteri.
Thallus can grow up to 30 cm tall (usually 10 - 20 cm) with regular distichous branching. Featherlike appearance.
Source: Marine Algae of California (MAC)
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More Info
- iNat taxon page
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- BOLD Systems BIN search
- Calflora
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- Flora Digital de Portugal
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
- HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
- NatureServe Explorer 2.0
- New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
- SEINet Symbiota portals
- Tropicos
iNat Map
| Common name | Algae, Red Algae |
|---|---|
| Region | Government Point to Mexico |
