Colpomenia sinuosa is found in the mid intertidal zone on rocks or other algae from Alaska to La Jolla, CA (MAC).
Colpomenia sinuosa has a globular thallus with sinuous folds. Mature thalli averaging 8 to 10 cm broad and golden to dark brown in color. Colpomenia sinuosa can be confused with Leathesia marina but Leathesia is finer and more slippery.
Common name | Algae, Brown Algae |
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Region | Channel Islands North, Channel Islands South, Government Point to Mexico, San Francisco to Government Point |