Possible confusions
Amphiroa sciaphile Amphiroa Cryptarthrodia : plus foncée et articles plus petits
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Amphiroa
Amphiroa rigida J.V.Lamour., 1816
PlantsErect thalli
Algue calcaire rouge allant du violet au rose presque blanc. Ramifications irrégulières avec de gros articles de 2 à 5 mm, souvent à angle droit. Peut atteindre 5 cm de haut
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East AtlanticReunion IslandGuadeloupeMartiniqueCanary Islands
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / SnorkellingForeshore / Shoreline
Other common names
- AmphiroaBritish English
- Sturdy needleweedBritish English
- AmphiroaEuropean Spanish
- Amphiroa rigideFrench (France)
- AmfiroaItalian (Italy)
- AmphiroaDutch (Netherlands)
- Rood vorkwierDutch (Netherlands)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- FEUGAS Marie-Pierre, LAMARE Véronique, VERLAQUE Marc in : DORIS, 20/02/2026 : Amphiroa rigida J.V. Lamouroux, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/759
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 11/04/2026 : Amphiroa rigida J.V.Lamour., 1816, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/116
Modification history
- Modified by Maguelone GRATEAU on 11/04/2026
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