The scientific name of is Ectocarpus siliculosus. It belongs to the genus Ectocarpus.

(Ectocarpus siliculosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).. Countries include Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

(Ectocarpus siliculosus) belongs to the genus Ectocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ectocarpaceae.

No, (Ectocarpus siliculosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

(Ectocarpus siliculosus) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).

The closest relatives of in the genus Ectocarpus include .