Leptophycus J.H.Johnson, 1940, nom. illeg.
Holotype species: Leptophycus gracilis J.H.Johnson
Currently accepted name for the type species: Cyanoleptophycus gracilis (J.H.Johnson) Molinari & Guiry
Original publication and holotype designation: Johnson, J.H. (1940). Lime-secreting algae and algal limestones from the Pennsylvanian of central Colorado. Geological Society of America Bulletin 51(4): 571–595, 4 figures, 1 table, 10 plates.
Fossil: This is a genus of fossil species, or a genus with a fossil type species, or a genus the type species of which was originally described as a fossil.
The most recent alteration to this page was made on 2021-03-04 by Eduardo Antonio Molinari Novoa.
Taxonomic status: This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cyanoleptophycus.
Most recent taxonomic treatment adopted: Molinari-Novoa, E.A. & Guiry, M.D. (2021). Nomenclatural notes on algae. IV. Further replacement names for various algal taxa. Notulae Algarum 183: 1-10.
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Eduardo Antonio Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 March 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024