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Glänzendes Laichkraut

Potamogeton lucens

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 7 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), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇰 Pakistan

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Froschlöffelartige)

Species

Potamogeton lucens (Glänzendes Laichkraut)

Names in Other Languages

French potamot à feuilles luisantes

German Glänzendes Laichkraut

Similar Species in Potamogeton

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Alpen-Laichkraut

Potamogeton alpinus

Critically Endangered

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Berchtolds Zwerg-Laichkraut

Potamogeton berchtoldii

Least Concern

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Durchwachsenes Laichkraut

Potamogeton perfoliatus

Endangered

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Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut

Potamogeton compressus

Critically Endangered

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Gefärbtes Laichkraut

Potamogeton coloratus

Endangered

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Gestrecktes Laichkraut

Potamogeton praelongus

Extinct

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Gewöhnliches Zwerg-Laichkraut

Potamogeton pusillus

Endangered

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Grasartiges Laichkraut

Potamogeton gramineus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Glänzendes Laichkraut?

The scientific name of Glänzendes Laichkraut is Potamogeton lucens. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.

What is the conservation status of Glänzendes Laichkraut?

Glänzendes Laichkraut (Potamogeton lucens) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Glänzendes Laichkraut live?

Glänzendes Laichkraut is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Pakistan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Glänzendes Laichkraut belong to?

Glänzendes Laichkraut (Potamogeton lucens) belongs to the genus Potamogeton, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.

Is Glänzendes Laichkraut endangered?

Yes, Glänzendes Laichkraut (Potamogeton lucens) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Glänzendes Laichkraut belong to?

Glänzendes Laichkraut (Potamogeton lucens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Glänzendes Laichkraut?

The closest relatives of Glänzendes Laichkraut in the genus Potamogeton include Alpen-Laichkraut, Berchtolds Zwerg-Laichkraut, Durchwachsenes Laichkraut, Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut, Gefärbtes Laichkraut.