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Red mangrove

Rhizophora mangle

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), North America (Cuba, Honduras, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (Malpighienartige)
Family
Rhizophoraceae
Genus
Rhizophora
Species
Rhizophora mangle (Red mangrove)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Mangle Colorado
Portuguese mangue-vermelho

Similar Species in Rhizophora

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Asiatic Mangrove
Rhizophora mucronata
Least Concern
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red mangrove
Rhizophora stylosa
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red mangrove?
The scientific name of Red mangrove is Rhizophora mangle. It belongs to the genus Rhizophora.
What is the conservation status of Red mangrove?
Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Red mangrove live?
Red mangrove is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), North America (Cuba, Honduras, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, Honduras, United States.
What family does Red mangrove belong to?
Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) belongs to the genus Rhizophora, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhizophoraceae.
Is Red mangrove endangered?
No, Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Red mangrove belong to?
Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Red mangrove?
The closest relatives of Red mangrove in the genus Rhizophora include Asiatic Mangrove, red mangrove.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Rhizophora — 3 Species

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Asiatic Mangrove
Rhizophora mucronata
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red mangrove
Rhizophora stylosa
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Red mangrove
Rhizophora mangle
LC
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