Rocky Reef Subtidal
Rocky Shore Intertidal
Feeding:
Producer
Producer
Distribution:
North Island
North Island
Edibility:
Unknown Edibility
Unknown Edibility
Size:
Shoulder width Sized
Shoulder width Sized
The blades of this red weed are attached directly to the holdfast. it is dimples and somewhat crinkly. It can reach 60 cm.
A north island alga it is found both in protected harbours and exposed coasts. It is found from low shore to the subtidal zone.
A producer using the sun's energy for photosynthesis
Photo Credit: Rod Morris. Photos available from www.rodmorris.co.nz