(Dictyota dichotoma) — Vulnerable

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Dictyota dichotoma

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About

Dictyota dichotoma is a common brown alga with repeatedly forked, flat, olive-green to golden-brown fronds forming broad, fan-like thalli. It inhabits intertidal and shallow subtidal rocky shores of temperate to tropical seas worldwide. This photosynthetic macroalga anchors to rock via a holdfast and can reproduce both sexually and asexually.

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 (хромисты)

Phylum

Ochrophyta (охрофитовые водоросли)

Class

Phaeophyceae (бурые водоросли)

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 (хромисты).

What are the closest relatives of ?

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