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Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus

(Børgesen) Díaz-Tapia & Maggs (2017)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Archaeplastida Phylum: Rhodophyta Class/Clade: Florideophyceae Order: Ceramiales Family: Rhodomelaceae Genus: Melanothamnus

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Indigenous

Island Status

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hookena, South Kona Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 13416.1 Hawaii BISH 1956-11-12
2 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Makena 1740 lava flow, E Maui Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 18720 Maui BISH 1955-12-17
3 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hanauma Bay Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 6513 Oahu BISH 1965-03-13
4 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hana Swimming Beach, E Maui, Hana District Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 6596 Maui BISH 1965-01-25
5 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Waikiki Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 663 Oahu BISH 1962-12-12
6 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Station 5 Preserved_Specimen Shultz, K. 501 Maro Reef BISH 2002-09-16
7 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Halawa Stream, near mouth Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 19853 Molokai BISH 1953-12-26
8 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Pohoiki Bay, Puna Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 13457 Hawaii BISH 1956-11-10
9 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Makena 1740 lava flow, E Maui Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 18720 Maui BISH 1955-12-17
10 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. Hawaii BISH
11 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Pohoiki Bay, Puna Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 13458 Hawaii BISH 1956-11-10
12 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus San Souci Beach Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 13355 Oahu BISH 1956-10-02
13 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Waikiki Aquarium Preserved_Specimen Collins, G. 644 Oahu BISH 1964-12-24
14 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kamoamoa, Puna Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 20165.1 Hawaii BISH 1965-03-21
15 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Puna, diliwa 1955 lava flow Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 171801 Hawaii BISH 1958-12-30
16 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Koloa Stream, Laie Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 13019 Oahu BISH 1955-10-30
17 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Puna, diliwa 1955 lava flow Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 17184 Hawaii BISH 1958-12-30
18 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Puna, diliwa 1955 lava flow Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 17184 Hawaii BISH 1958-12-30
19 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Puna, diliwa 1955 lava flow Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 17184 Hawaii BISH 1958-12-30
20 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Laie Point Preserved_Specimen Tsuda, R.T. 20047 Oahu BISH 1963-05-05
21 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Laie Point, on the S side Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 171971 Oahu BISH 1959-01-02
22 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Laie Point, on the S side Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 17197 Oahu BISH 1959-01-02
23 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Waialee, East Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 645 Oahu BISH 1964-12-29
24 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Station 4 Preserved_Specimen Shultz, K. 28 French Frigate Shoals BISH 2002-09-11
25 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Mahikea Bay Preserved_Specimen Puttock, C.F. 219 Hawaii BISH 2000-05-19
26 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus San Souci Beach Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 623 Oahu BISH 1962-12-12
27 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kikoa Point Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 22030 Lanai BISH 1960-01-01
28 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Waialee Bay Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 658.5 Oahu BISH 1966-02-13
29 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kahuku, Point S of Sand bunker Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 8923 Oahu BISH 1951-10-27
30 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kumimi, where water at low tide flows to E over reef flat end Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 19710 Molokai BISH 1953-12-29
31 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus On highest algalated pool connection areas of igneous rocks ca 1/4 mile SE of Kaina Point Light Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 19618 Oahu BISH 1962-01-27
32 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Koloa Stream, Laie Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 13022 Oahu BISH 1955-10-30
33 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Puna, diliwa 1955 lava flow Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 17184 Hawaii BISH 1958-12-30
34 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kahului, towards Waihee Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 22549.2 Maui BISH 1965-04-21
35 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kahuku, Point S of Sand bunker Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 8923 Oahu BISH 1951-10-27
36 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 19412 Hawaii BISH
37 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Haleiwa Army Beach Preserved_Specimen Fong, E. 12782 Oahu BISH 1955-04-25
38 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kalaekapu Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 19302 Molokai BISH 1953-12-29
39 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Pokai Bay Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 19121 Oahu BISH 1959-07-31
40 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Punaluu Bay Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 17224.1 Hawaii BISH 1953-01-29
41 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kona Bay Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 656.5 Hawaii BISH 1965-01-29
42 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kona Bay Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 656.5 Hawaii BISH 1965-01-29
43 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Honuapo, E edge of 1926 flow Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 17356 Hawaii BISH 1953-01-29
44 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hanauma Bay Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 6537.5 Oahu BISH 1965-03-23
45 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Ewa Beach Park Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 22339 Oahu BISH 1965-04-05
46 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Honolua Bay (South) Preserved_Specimen Hau, S. 24855 Maui BISH 2000-08-10
47 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hanalei Bay Preserved_Specimen Shultz, K. 1250 Kauai BISH 2001-04-27
48 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Waikiki Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 17004 Oahu BISH 1958-09-06
49 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Wamalu Bay Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 6561.5 Oahu BISH 1965-05-01
50 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hanauma Bay Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 662 Oahu BISH 1966-09-16
51 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Wamalu Bay Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 6561.5 Oahu BISH 1965-05-01
52 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Koloa Stream, Laie Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 13019 Oahu BISH 1955-10-30
53 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Mokuleia Preserved_Specimen Meñez, E.G. 741 Oahu BISH 1961-08-07
54 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Barber's Point, East, Off Ewa Beach Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 19643 Oahu BISH 1962-02-22
55 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Pohoiki Bay, Puna Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 13442.1 Hawaii BISH 1956-11-10
56 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus San Souci Beach Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 623 Oahu BISH 1962-12-12
57 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Koloa Stream, Laie Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 13019 Oahu BISH 1955-10-30
58 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Sand Island Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 9765 Oahu BISH 1952-01-27
59 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kumimi Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 197391 Molokai BISH 1953-12-29
60 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 651.5 Hawaii BISH
61 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kamalo Landing Preserved_Specimen Puttock, C.F. 621 Molokai BISH 2000-07-30
62 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus San Souci Beach Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 623 Oahu BISH 1962-12-12
63 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Waianae Preserved_Specimen Newhouse, J.W. 12692 Oahu BISH 1954-01-02
64 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Waikiki Aquarium Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 663 Oahu BISH 1962-12-12
65 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 19412 Hawaii BISH
66 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kalaekapu Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 19302 Molokai BISH 1953-12-29
67 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kalaekapu Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 19294 Molokai BISH 1953-12-29
68 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kapoho Preserved_Specimen Fitzsimmons, J. 6512.5 Hawaii BISH 1965-03-01
69 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hanauma Bay Preserved_Specimen Papenfuss, G.F. Oahu BISH 1942-03-01
70 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Wailuku District, AJA Clubhouse, Kahului Preserved_Specimen Matsui, T. Maui BISH 1954-12-24
71 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Waimanalo, 3 miles from Makapuu Point Preserved_Specimen Agegian, C. Oahu BISH 1945-07-15
72 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Halona Preserved_Specimen Papenfuss, G.F. Oahu BISH 1942-04-19
73 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Ewa Beach Preserved_Specimen Agegian, C. Oahu BISH 1946-03-17
74 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kaneohe Bay, Patch Reef at N end On dead & living coral. Very abundant, some patches covering 10 cm in diameter. Preserved_Specimen Deep to medium red. Tetrasporic. Magruder, W.H. 665 Oahu BISH 1990-09-04
75 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kaloko Preserved_Specimen Papenfuss, G.F. Oahu BISH 1942-03-29
76 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Puna, Opihikao, 1/4 mile SW of Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 17332.1 Hawaii BISH 1953-01-27
77 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kona Bay Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 656.5 Hawaii BISH 1965-01-29
78 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kahului, towards Waihee Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 22549.2 Maui BISH 1965-04-21
79 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Laupahoehoe Preserved_Specimen Okano, R. 24614 Hawaii BISH 2000-06-15
80 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kumimi Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 197382 Molokai BISH 1953-12-29
81 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Pohoiki Bay, Puna Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 13458 Hawaii BISH 1956-11-10
82 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Camp Peousa, along road just before sandy beach area begins Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 22423.1 Maui BISH 1965-04-19
83 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Halawa Stream, near mouth Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 19853 Molokai BISH 1953-12-26
84 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hulopoe Beach Park, Basalt shoreline on east side of park Intertidal Preserved_Specimen Spermatangial. Fisher, J.R. 1022 Lanai BISH 2003-02-05
85 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus W Maui, Lahaina District, Olowalu Sandy beach Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 22442 Maui BISH 1965-04-19
86 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kamiloloa Epiphytic on Halimeda Preserved_Specimen Okano, R. 25648 Molokai BISH 2000-02-03
87 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Lualualei Beach Park Intertidal; Upper beach area, epiphytic on Acanthophora spicifera Preserved_Specimen Tetrasporic, cystocarpic and spermatangial material. Magruder, W.H. 508 Oahu BISH 1986-01-26
88 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Waikiki Natatorium Intertidal; Outer wall. Epiphytic on Acanthophora spicifera. Preserved_Specimen Spermatangial & tetrasporic Shultz, K. 796 Oahu BISH 2000-12-15
89 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus W Maui, Lahaina District, Launiupoko Beach Park Inter-subtidal Preserved_Specimen Cystocarpic & tetrasporic. Puttock, C.F. 1582 Maui BISH 2001-05-24
90 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hanauma Bay In high pool just beyond basal dike. Preserved_Specimen Cystocarpic. Ikida 19534 Oahu BISH 1952-04-06
91 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Upolu Point On wave dashed boulders. -- 2 slides; cystocarpic & tetrasporic thalli. Preserved_Specimen Magruder, W.H. 987 Hawaii BISH 1988-05-21
92 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hana Boat Jetty, E Maui, Hana District Subtidal; On jetty pilings and boat ramp. Preserved_Specimen Cystocarpic & tetrasporic Puttock, C.F. 1447 Maui BISH 2001-05-23
93 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Launiupoko State Park Intertidal Preserved_Specimen Tetrasporic. Puttock, C.F. 1005 Maui BISH 2001-02-08
94 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hilo Harbor S. end of breakwater. Preserved_Specimen Tetrasporic Puttock, C.F. 238 Hawaii BISH 2000-05-19
95 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kakaako On tangled monofilament fishing line Preserved_Specimen Hodgson, L.M. 1 Oahu BISH 2001-08-01
96 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kalaupapa; Site2, lava coast near lighthouse mid-intertidal; Partially shaded hole. Preserved_Specimen Tetrasporangial Magruder, W.H. 813 Molokai BISH 1986-08-07
97 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Pupukea Epiphytic on Halimeda discocdea Preserved_Specimen Okano, R. 25942 Oahu BISH 2000-06-05
98 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Waianae Small Boat Harbor Low intertidal; On rope (holding tires) and also a heavy corded material suspended from wharf as boat fenders. Preserved_Specimen Cystocarpic. Puttock, C.F. 20 Oahu BISH 2000-04-03
99 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Ewa Beach; east of ballpark at end of paved road On back area of nearly horizontal limestone bench. Preserved_Specimen Forming clumps with only basal attachment or very little prostrate parts. To 6 cm high. Very dark red to browish-red coloration.Cystocarpic & tetrasporic. Magruder, W.H. 765 Oahu BISH 1991-02-17
100 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor High subtidal; On submerged mooring ropes. Preserved_Specimen Fisher, J.R. 699 Hawaii BISH 2000-09-13
101 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus 0.5 miles past Maalaea on road to Lahaina Basalt shore, on and among Jania in mat. Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 22383 Maui BISH 1965-04-19
102 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kalaupapa; Site 2, north of lighthouse, lava coast Epiphytic on Sargassum polyphyllum. Preserved_Specimen Tetrasporic, cystocarpic & spermatangial material. Magruder, W.H. 863 Molokai BISH 1968-08-07
103 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Manele Bay Intertidal Preserved_Specimen Fisher, J.R. 3013 Lanai BISH 2003-02-05
104 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kamiloloa Epiphytic on Halimeda. Preserved_Specimen Okano, R. 25672 Molokai BISH 2000-02-03
105 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kipukai mid-intertidal; In sand in urchin holes on large boulder. Preserved_Specimen Spermatangial, cystocarpic & tetrasporic. Magruder, W.H. 27 Kauai BISH 1979-09-10
106 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hilo Harbor Intertidal Preserved_Specimen Cystrocarpic & tetrasporic. Puttock, C.F. 1303 Hawaii BISH 2001-05-07
107 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Waianae, Kahanahaiki Preserved_Specimen Cystocarpic. Doty, M.S. 19624.1 Oahu BISH 1962-01-27
108 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Fort DeRussy, Waikiki; Site 15 Preserved_Specimen Cystocarpic. Coles, S.L. 15.12 Oahu BISH 2001-01-24
109 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Lahaina Boat Harbor Intertidal Preserved_Specimen Puttock, C.F. 392 Maui BISH 2000-06-02
110 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Keahole Point Intertidal; Surf-zone rock pools. Preserved_Specimen Cystocarpic, Tetrasporic Puttock, C.F. 276 Hawaii BISH 2000-05-17
111 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Naile Beach, E end, Lualualei Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 17932.5 Oahu BISH 1959-04-02
112 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kipu Kai Preserved_Specimen Tetrasporic. Magruder, W.H. 29 Kauai BISH 1979-09-10
113 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus W Maui, Lahaina District, left side of Napili Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 22484.1 Maui BISH 1965-04-20
114 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Leeward Oahu, opposite Kaneana cave Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 653 Oahu BISH 1965-01-01
115 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Naile Beach, E end, Lualualei Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 17932.5 Oahu BISH 1959-04-02
116 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Makena 1740 lava Flow, E Maui Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 13095 Maui BISH 1952-12-17
117 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Halawa Stream, near mouth Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 19853 Molokai BISH 1953-12-26
118 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Puna, diliwa 1955 lava flow Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 17184 Hawaii BISH 1958-12-30
119 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kumimi, where water at low tide flows to E over reef flat end Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 19710 Molokai BISH 1953-12-29
120 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Sand Island Park Preserved_Specimen Cystocarpic & tetrasporic. Defelice, R. 1402 Oahu BISH 1997-11-05
121 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus W Maui, Lahaina District, Honolua Bay (North) Preserved_Specimen Tetrasporic Hau, S. 24846 Maui BISH 2000-08-10
122 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus San Souci Beach Preserved_Specimen Hollenberg, G.J. 623 Oahu BISH 1962-12-12
123 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Station 7 Preserved_Specimen Shultz, K. 707 Maro Reef BISH 2002-09-16
124 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Olowalu Preserved_Specimen Okano, R. 24790 Maui BISH 2000-08-17
125 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Koloa Stream, Laie Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 13021 Oahu BISH 1955-10-30
126 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Halona Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 8882 Oahu BISH 1951-05-21
127 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Moomomi Beach Preserved_Specimen Sprematangial & tetrasporic. Magruder, W.H. Molokai BISH 1988-07-21
128 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Hawaii Kai: Station 5, Kuliouou - near shore Preserved_Specimen Coles, S.L. 5006 Oahu BISH 2002-02-06
129 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Puna, diliwa 1955 lava flow Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 17184 Hawaii BISH 1958-12-30
130 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Haleiwa Army Beach Preserved_Specimen Fong, E. 12782 Oahu BISH 1955-04-25
131 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Ala Wai Yacht Harbor; Hilton Lagoon Discharge Pipe Preserved_Specimen Cystocaroic & tetrasporic. Defelice, R. 2911 Oahu BISH 1998-07-30
132 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kamoamoa, Puna Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 20158 Hawaii BISH 1965-03-21
133 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Honolulu Harbor; Pier 20 Preserved_Specimen 1 slide with tetrasporic material. Defelice, R. 606 Oahu BISH 1997-09-16
134 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Laupahoehoe Preserved_Specimen Okano, R. 24576 Hawaii BISH 2000-06-15
135 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus On highest algalated pool connection areas of igneous rocks ca 1/4 mile SE of Kaina Point Light Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 1961 Oahu BISH 1962-01-27
136 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kumimi, where water at low tide flows to E over reef flat end Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 19710 Molokai BISH 1953-12-29
137 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus 0.5 miles past Maalaea on road to Lahaina Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 22384.2 Maui BISH 1965-04-19
138 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kalapana Beach Preserved_Specimen Tsuda, R.T. 22214 Hawaii BISH
139 Melanothamnus sphaerocarpus Kahului, towards Waihee Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 22549.2 Maui BISH 1965-04-21
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