Family

Common name: Halimeda algae

Scientific name: Halimedaceae

Halimedaceae is a family of green macroalgae, commonly known as Halimeda algae, found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide. These calcareous algae are important contributors to reef building, as they deposit calcium carbonate within their tissues, which becomes part of the reef structure upon their death. Halimeda species are characterized by segmented, flat, leaf-like structures that can vary in color from green to yellow-green. They are a popular choice for reef aquariums due to their unique appearance and ability to help maintain calcium levels. They require moderate lighting and water flow, and can be a good indicator of water quality, as they tend to thrive in well-maintained systems.

  1. Common name: Halimeda copiosa
    Scientific name: Halimeda copiosa
  2. Coral reef (Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands)
    Common name: Halimeda Algae
    Scientific name: Halimeda discoidea
  3. Hawaiian Halimeda plant
    Common name: Halimeda Plant
    Scientific name: Halimeda incrassata
  4. Common name: Large leaf coralline algae
    Scientific name: Halimeda macroloba
  5. Common name: Halimeda Micronesica
    Scientific name: Halimeda micronesica
  6. Green macroalgae
    Common name: Halimeda opuntia
    Scientific name: Halimeda opuntia
  7. Calcareous green alga (Halimeda tuna) close-up undersea, Aegean Sea, Greece, Thasos island
    Common name: Calcareous Green Seaweed
    Scientific name: Halimeda tuna