Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Pterocladiella capillacea (S.G.Gmel.) Santel. & Hommers.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, Kermadec Ecological Region and District, Kermadec Islands Nature Reserve, Southern Kermadec Islands group, Macauley Island, just west of Windy Point on the northern coastline
Field Collection Date
22 May 2011
Field Collection Notes
Saxicolous on basalt lava in deep rocks (c.1.5-2 m or more in depth) exposed at extreme low tide within reach of surges. Uncommon - only seen in one small area.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-30.23039, -178.41897
-178.41897, -178.41897
Last Update
11 May 2023 01:49
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