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Mertensie

Mertensia maritima

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Ctenophora (Rippenquallen)

Class

Tentaculata (Tentaculata)

Order

Cydippida (Cydippida)

Species

Mertensia maritima (Mertensie)

Names in Other Languages

French pulmonaire de virginie

German Mertensie

Similar Species in Mertensia

virginisches Blauglöckchen

Mertensia virginica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mertensie?

The scientific name of Mertensie is Mertensia maritima. It belongs to the genus Mertensia.

What is the conservation status of Mertensie?

Mertensie (Mertensia maritima) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mertensie live?

Mertensie is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Mertensie belong to?

Mertensie (Mertensia maritima) belongs to the genus Mertensia, which is part of the taxonomic family Mertensiidae.

Is Mertensie endangered?

Yes, Mertensie (Mertensia maritima) 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 Mertensie belong to?

Mertensie (Mertensia maritima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Mertensie?

The closest relatives of Mertensie in the genus Mertensia include Seenuss, virginisches Blauglöckchen.