Leptofauchea auricularis E.Y.Dawson 1963
Publication Details
Leptofauchea auricularis E.Y.Dawson 1963: 445, pl. 81: figs 1-3
Published in: Dawson, E.Y. (1963). Marine red algae of Pacific Mexico. Part 6. Rhodymeniales. Nova Hedwigia 5: 437-476, pls 77-95.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Leptofauchea is Leptofauchea nitophylloides (J.Agardh) Kylin.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: near Isla Natividad, Baja California, Mexico; (Dawson 1963: 445)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 August 2008
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Taxonomic note
According to Fillorama & Saunders (2015), the taxonomic status of L. auricularis should be considered tentative until included in molecular analyses. - (17 September 2015) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 August 2008. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 13 July 2025
