Marine Benthic Algae Species of Norfolk Island, South Pacific

236 documented species of marine benthic algae from Norfolk Island, with 60 species illustrated. The dataset includes taxonomic classifications, distribution notes, and biogeographic affinities for each species, compiled by Parks Australia. This record was made available following the decommissioning of the Australian Marine Parks Science Atlas.

Use Cases

• Analyzing species composition and diversity based on the documented counts of Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta, and Rhodophyta.
• Studying biogeographic affinities and range extensions based on shared species with the Great Barrier Reef, New South Wales, and Lord Howe Island.
• Investigating taxonomic relationships based on notes about conspecific species like Chrysymenia ornata and C. digitata.
• Mapping local distribution patterns for species with restricted ranges, such as Solieria anastomosa and Dasya fruticulosa.

Strengths

• Documents 236 distinct algal taxa with specific counts per phylum: 41 Chlorophyta, 41 Phaeophyta, and 154 Rhodophyta.
• Includes illustrations for 60 of the documented species.
• All records are fully referenced with type localities and distribution notes.
• Highlights specific biogeographic relationships, noting 106 species shared with Lord Howe Island.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to data_gov_au, focusing on a single island.

Provenance

Source

Parks Australia, referencing a source publication.

Collection Method

Likely contains records from a scientific survey documenting and illustrating species.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-15 02:11:31.451077; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Norfolk Island, South Pacific, with references to Lord Howe Island, the Great Barrier Reef, and the New South Wales coastline.