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Grosses Nixenkraut

Najas marina

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Sri Lanka, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (6 countries), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇩 Grenada 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Froschlöffelartige)

Species

Najas marina (Grosses Nixenkraut)

Names in Other Languages

French Grande Naïade

German Grosses Nixenkraut

Portuguese coentro-do-açude

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grosses Nixenkraut?

The scientific name of Grosses Nixenkraut is Najas marina. It belongs to the genus Najas.

What is the conservation status of Grosses Nixenkraut?

Grosses Nixenkraut (Najas marina) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Grosses Nixenkraut live?

Grosses Nixenkraut is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Sri Lanka, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (6 countries), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Grenada, Guatemala, Norway.

What family does Grosses Nixenkraut belong to?

Grosses Nixenkraut (Najas marina) belongs to the genus Najas, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrocharitaceae.

Is Grosses Nixenkraut endangered?

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

What kingdom does Grosses Nixenkraut belong to?

Grosses Nixenkraut (Najas marina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Grosses Nixenkraut?

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