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marisqua

Cladium mariscus

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Mauritius, Namibia), Asia (India), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇷🇴 Romania 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇳🇦 Namibia

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Cladium mariscus (marisqua)

Names in Other Languages

French marisqua

German Schneide

Similar Species in Cladium

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Cladium faux-mariscus

Cladium mariscoides

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of marisqua?

The scientific name of marisqua is Cladium mariscus. It belongs to the genus Cladium.

What is the conservation status of marisqua?

marisqua (Cladium mariscus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does marisqua live?

marisqua is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Mauritius, Namibia), Asia (India), Europe (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, Congo (DRC), Denmark, India, Mauritius, Namibia, Norway, Portugal, Romania.

What family does marisqua belong to?

marisqua (Cladium mariscus) belongs to the genus Cladium, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is marisqua endangered?

Yes, marisqua (Cladium mariscus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does marisqua belong to?

marisqua (Cladium mariscus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of marisqua?

The closest relatives of marisqua in the genus Cladium include Cladium faux-mariscus.