Amphibolis griffithii (J.M.Black) Hartog 1970

Publication Details
Amphibolis griffithii (J.M.Black) Hartog 1970: 208, figs 57a, 57b, 58, 59

Published in: Hartog, C. den (1970). The sea-grasses of the world. Verhandelingen der Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen, Afd. Natuurkunde. Tweede reeks 59(1): 1-275, 63 figs, 31 pls.

Request PDF

Publication date: 1970

Type Species
A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Basionym
Pectinella griffithii J.M.Black

Type Information
Lectotype locality: Henley Beach, South Australia; (Robertson 1984: 108) Lectotype: Griffith; 1 November 1913; AD; 9642217 (Robertson 1984: 108)

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 03 December 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 24 April 2023

Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.

Distributional note
This species occurs from Geraldton/Oakajee, Western Australia to Victor Harbour, South Australia (Ducker et al., 1977; Kirkman and Walker, 1989; http://wwwscience.murdoch.edu.au/centres/others/seagrass/amphibolis.html). The considerably reduced range of this species compared to A. antarctica suggests a reduced temperature tolerance (Ducker et al., 1977). The northern limit of this species in Western Australia may be related to a lack of appropriate habitat between Geraldton and Shark Bay; the coastline in this region is dominated by high cliffs which are exposed to oceanic swell (Kirkman and Walker, 1989). - (19 August 2007) - G.M. Guiry

Habitat note
Occurs in pure stands or in mixed communities with A. antarctica from low tide to a depth of 5 m; below 5 m, extends into rougher localities and tolerates lower light intensities than A. antarctica (Robertson 1984). Robertson notes that Cambridge (19750 records it from 40 m deep in clear oceanic water. - (24 June 2010) - G.M. Guiry

Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=21546

Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 April 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2025

Currently in AlgaeBase: