- Notes: There are two clearly separable species, both ramose, within the name Aplysina cauliformis. This morphotype is erect, thick, brownish (sometimes greenish), in contrast to the thinner, lilac, usually creeping one. A valid name should be searched for in the old literature and collections.
- Author Reference: (Carter, 1882)
| Color: |
| brown |
| cinnamon-tan |
| cream |
| gray |
| green |
| pink-lilac |
| purple-violet |
| Morphology: |
| branching |
| Consistency: |
| tough |
| Locations: |
| Bahamas - Cat Island, SW |
| Bahamas - Great Inagua |
| Bahamas - Little Inagua |
| Bahamas - Little San Salvador |
| Bahamas - Plana Cays |
| Bahamas - San Salvador |
| Netherland Antilles - Bonaire |
| Netherland Antilles - Curaçao |
Images of Aplysina cauliformis-brown erect morphotype :