(Dictyota dichotoma) — Vulnerable

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Dictyota dichotoma

Vulnerable

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About

Dictyota dichotoma é uma alga parda comum com frondes planas, repetidamente bifurcadas e de cor verde-oliva a marrom-dourado, formando talos em forma de leque. Habita costas rochosas intermareais e submareais rasas de mares temperados a tropicais em todo o mundo. Esta macroalga fotossintética ancora-se à rocha por meio de um rizoide e pode se reproduzir tanto sexuada quanto assexuadamente.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Argentina, Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Chromista (Chromista)

Phylum

Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)

Class

Phaeophyceae (Phaeophyceae)

Order

Dictyotales (Dictyotales)

Species

Dictyota dichotoma ()

Similar Species in Dictyota

Blue margined brown alga

Dictyota ciliolata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Dictyota dichotoma. It belongs to the genus Dictyota.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Dictyota dichotoma) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Argentina, Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does belong to?

(Dictyota dichotoma) belongs to the genus Dictyota, which is part of the taxonomic family Dictyotaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Dictyota dichotoma) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Dictyota dichotoma) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Dictyota include Brown algae, Blue margined brown alga.