Codium fragile

Silva, P.C. (1955)

Dead Man Fingers

Range: Widespread - Southwest Africa, Australia, southern Argentina, Chile, China, Denmark, England (particularly the British Isles), Ireland, Korea, Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America, Norway, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, and Sweden.

Natural Environment: Inhabits areas close to shore along intertidal zones and tidepools. Prefers areas that are unlikely to freeze, and grows well in sheltered areas including harbors and bays.

Aquarium Suitability: Forms 3 foot (1 m) high finger-like/bush-like growths and is considered an invasive species throughout the world. Survives in a wide range of temperatures. Unsuitable for home aquariums.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Chlorophyta

Class: Bryopsidophyceae

Order: Bryopsidales

Family: Codiaceae

Genus: Codium

FYI: Shown here for identification only.