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Protectocarpus speciosus

Least Concern

About

Protectocarpus speciosus e uma alga marrom delicada e filamentosa formando tufos soltos e entrelaçados em aguas marinhas costeiras rasas. Habita zonas rochosas intertidais e subtidais em mares temperados atlanticos e mediterraneos. Esta alga fotossintetica cresce como epifita em macroalgas maiores e contribui para a diversidade de algas costeiras.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum
Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class
Phaeophyceae (Phaeophyceae)
Order
Ectocarpales (Ectocarpales)
Family
Chordariaceae
Genus
Protectocarpus
Species
Protectocarpus speciosus ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Protectocarpus speciosus. It belongs to the genus Protectocarpus.
What is the conservation status of ?
(Protectocarpus speciosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Protectocarpus speciosus) belongs to the genus Protectocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chordariaceae.
Is endangered?
No, (Protectocarpus speciosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Protectocarpus speciosus) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Protectocarpus — 1 Species

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