Phylum
Common name: Red Algae
Scientific name: Rhodophyta
Rhodophyta, commonly known as red algae, are a diverse group of primarily marine organisms that are notable for their rich red and pink pigments, which are due to the presence of phycoerythrin. They play a crucial role in reef ecosystems, contributing to the formation of coral reefs by acting as a food source and providing shelter for various marine species. Red algae are also important in the aquarium trade for their ability to help maintain water quality by absorbing excess nutrients.
- Common name: Manila GrassScientific name: Actinotrichia fragilis
- Common name: Cryptic Branching Coralline AlgaeScientific name: Amphiroa cryptarthrodia
- Common name: Lime Green AlgaeScientific name: Amphiroa fragilissima
- Common name: Red asparagus algaeScientific name: Asparagopsis taxiformis
- Common name: Botryocladia botryoidesScientific name: Botryocladia botryoides
- Common name: Botryocladia pseudodichotomaScientific name: Botryocladia pseudodichotoma
- Common name: Botryocladia SkottsbergiiScientific name: Botryocladia skottsbergii
- Common name: Grape CaulerpaScientific name: Botryocladia uvaria
- Common name: Red AlgaeScientific name: Centroceras clavulatum
- Common name: Mermaid's Wine GlassScientific name: Dichotomaria apiculata
- Common name: Scroll AlgaeScientific name: Dichotomaria marginata
- Common name: kanteenScientific name: Gelidium corneum
- Common name: Gelidium SeaweedScientific name: Gelidium microdon
- Common name: Dwarf Red AlgaeScientific name: Gelidium pusillum
- Common name: Spiny GelidiumScientific name: Gelidium spinosum
- Common name: GracilariaScientific name: Gracilaria curtissiae
- Common name: Warty gracilariaScientific name: Gracilaria gracilis
- Common name: Red AlgaeScientific name: Gracilaria parvispora
- Common name: OgoScientific name: Gracilaria salicornia
- Common name: Gracilaria tikvahiaeScientific name: Gracilaria tikvahiae
- Common name: Red Sea LettuceScientific name: Halymenia duchassaingii
- Common name: Dragon's Tongue AlgaeScientific name: Halymenia floresii
- Common name: Dragon's Tongue AlgaeScientific name: Halymenia floridana
- Common name: Hydrolithon boergeseniiScientific name: Hydrolithon boergesenii
- Common name: Dragon's BreathScientific name: Hypnea musciformis
- Common name: Hypnea SpinellaScientific name: Hypnea spinella
- Common name: Jania rubensScientific name: Jania rubens
- Common name: An encrusting coralline algaScientific name: Lithophyllum incrustans
- Common name: Coralline AlgaeScientific name: Mesophyllum mesomorphum
- Common name: Red Ribbion SeaweedScientific name: Nitophyllum punctatum
- Common name: Red Sea LettuceScientific name: Platoma gelatinosum
- Common name: Polysiphonia elongataScientific name: Polysiphonia elongata
- Common name: Red AlgaeScientific name: Pyropia leucosticta
- Common name: Red Grape AlgaeScientific name: Rhodymenia holmesii
- Common name: DulseScientific name: Rhodymenia pseudopalmata
- Common name: Scinaia complanataScientific name: Scinaia complanata
- Common name: Red AlgaeScientific name: Solieria robusta
- Common name: Red MangroveScientific name: Tricleocarpa cylindrica
- Common name: Blue Axil ChromisScientific name: Wrangelia argus