Historical Marine Flora Species Inventory for the Kimberley Region

308 species of marine flora documented from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, based on collections held in the Western Australian Herbarium and biodiversity survey reports. The dataset includes 12 species of seagrasses, 18 mangroves, and 278 marine algae, with the algae collection being more recent and incomplete. Parks Australia provides this record to highlight research relevant to Australian Marine Parks.

Use Cases

• Analyzing species composition and endemicity patterns based on the listed flora groups.
• Assessing survey coverage gaps and collection biases mentioned in the description.
• Tracking taxonomic stability and discovery rates for seagrasses, mangroves, and algae.

Strengths

• 308 documented species with breakdowns for seagrasses (12), mangroves (18), and algae (278).
• Collections sourced from an authoritative herbarium and official biodiversity surveys.
• Description provides specific estimates for future species discovery (over 400).

Limitations

• Column names and data structure are unknown, limiting direct analysis.
• Sampling is described as highly variable and incomplete for large portions of the region.
• Freshness should be verified; last platform update was 2026-07-16.

Provenance

Source

Western Australian Herbarium and marine biodiversity survey reports.

Collection Method

Herbarium collections and field survey documentation.

Time Range

Historical collections; specific range not stated.

Freshness

2026-07-16

Geography

Kimberley region, Western Australia.