Agardh, C.A. (1824), Systema algarum: 73 [tax. nov.]

• Type locality: In mari Atlantico usque ad Gades.

Huisman, J.M. & Borowitzka, M.A. in Wells, F.E., Walker, D.I. & Jones, D.S. (2003), Marine benthic flora of the Dampier Archipelago, Western Australia. The Marine Flora and Fauna of Dampier, Western Australia: - [secondary reference]

• APC Comment: ABRS (2011) uses this taxon concept.

ABRS (2011), Australian Algal Name Index Edn. 2011: - [secondary reference]

• Comment: In some publications given the name Microcoleus lyngbyaceus.
• AMANI dist.: Western Australia (Dampierian). World: Indian Ocean.

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