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Cladophora sericea

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About Cladophora sericea

Cladophora sericea is reported from Kauaʻi in the cited source. UH lists Kauaʻi. The name and local occurrence remain source-bounded while taxonomic review continues.

Kauaʻi evidence

UH lists Kauaʻi. Check present accepted combination; UH field guide may use historical name.

Names and classification

Scientific name
Cladophora sericea
Record type
Species

Kauaʻi occurrence and status

Kauaʻi occurrence
Documented or reported from Kauaʻi in cited source
Origin
Not adjudicated
Conservation status
Not assessed
Evidence date
2026-09-28
Evidence limits
Check present accepted combination; UH field guide may use historical name.

Habitat and ecology

Habitats
marine nearshore
Food and resource needs
Light, water, and nutrients for photosynthetic taxa; precise requirements not assessed
Reproduction
Not assessed for Kauaʻi population
Shelter
Not assessed
Growth form
green

Threats and conservation

Monitoring
Verify voucher, current occurrence, and taxonomic name before stronger local claims
Data gaps
Add distinct canonical record after synonym and status check

Process and seasonal context

Seasonal timing
Not assessed
Seasonal description
Cladophora sericea is reported from Kauaʻi in the cited source. UH lists Kauaʻi. The name and local occurrence remain source-bounded while taxonomic review continues.

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