Marine Algal Flora of São Jorge Island, Azores with 84 Specimen Records

An occurrence dataset lists 84 macroalgal specimens from São Jorge Island in the Azores, belonging to 49 taxa. The data were compiled by the Island Aquatic Research Group of the University of the Azores from collections at littoral and shallow sublittoral levels. It provides information on species ecology and occurrence to address biodiversity knowledge shortfalls.

Use Cases

• Systematics and taxonomic studies based on the 49 recorded macroalgal taxa.
• Analysis of biodiversity and species distribution patterns on São Jorge Island's littoral.
• Biological monitoring and conservation planning using species occurrence and ecological information.
• Research on climate change impacts on marine flora using the provided ecological context.

Strengths

• Includes 84 registered specimens with taxonomic identification.
• Comprises 49 distinct macroalgal taxa, broken down into 34 Rhodophyta, 9 Chlorophyta, and 6 Ochrophyta.
• Contributes 21 new species records for São Jorge Island and identifies three introduced species.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is described as an incomplete list of the island's seaweeds.

Provenance

Source

Island Aquatic Research Group of the Azorean Biodiversity Centre, University of the Azores.

Collection Method

Occasional collections undertaken at littoral and shallow sublittoral levels.

Geography

São Jorge Island, central group of the Azores archipelago.