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potamot fluet

Potamogeton pusillus

Endangered

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The Baby Pondweed (Potamogeton pusillus) is a species in the genus Potamogeton. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 8 distinct biome types within the Neotropic bio.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 8 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Potamogeton pusillus (potamot fluet)

Names in Other Languages

French potamot fluet

German Gewöhnliches Zwerg-Laichkraut

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of potamot fluet?

The scientific name of potamot fluet is Potamogeton pusillus. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.

What is the conservation status of potamot fluet?

potamot fluet (Potamogeton pusillus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does potamot fluet live?

potamot fluet is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, India, Norway, Portugal.

What family does potamot fluet belong to?

potamot fluet (Potamogeton pusillus) belongs to the genus Potamogeton, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.

Is potamot fluet endangered?

Yes, potamot fluet (Potamogeton pusillus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does potamot fluet belong to?

potamot fluet (Potamogeton pusillus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of potamot fluet?

The closest relatives of potamot fluet in the genus Potamogeton include potamot à feuilles aiguës, potamot à feuilles capillaires, potamot à feuilles crépues, potamot à feuilles de renouée, potamot à feuilles flottantes.