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Kleines Nixkraut

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 (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Froschlöffelartige)

Species

Najas minor (Kleines Nixkraut)

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 Kleines Nixkraut?

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

What is the conservation status of Kleines Nixkraut?

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

Where does Kleines Nixkraut live?

Kleines Nixkraut 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 Kleines Nixkraut belong to?

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

Is Kleines Nixkraut endangered?

Yes, Kleines Nixkraut (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 Kleines Nixkraut belong to?

Kleines Nixkraut (Najas minor) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Kleines Nixkraut?

The closest relatives of Kleines Nixkraut in the genus Najas include Biegsames Nixkraut, Grosses Nixenkraut, Zierliches Nixkraut, Common Water-Nymph, Thin-leaved Naiad.