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Horeish

Najas minor

Critically Endangered

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The Brittle Naiad (Najas minor) is a species in the genus Najas. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan an

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Pakistan, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Liliopsida (زنبقانية)

Order

Alismatales (مزماريات)

Species

Najas minor (Horeish)

Names in Other Languages

French petite naïade

German Kleines Nixkraut

Arabic Horeish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Horeish?

The scientific name of Horeish is Najas minor. It belongs to the genus Najas.

What is the conservation status of Horeish?

Horeish (Najas minor) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Horeish live?

Horeish is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Pakistan, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, France, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Horeish belong to?

Horeish (Najas minor) belongs to the genus Najas, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrocharitaceae.

Is Horeish endangered?

Yes, Horeish (Najas minor) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Horeish belong to?

Horeish (Najas minor) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of Horeish?

The closest relatives of Horeish in the genus Najas include Thin-leaved Naiad, Spiny naiad, Northern Naiad, Wright's waternymph, Bushy Naiad.