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Dwarf rockweed

Fucus cottonii

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum
Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class
Phaeophyceae (बभ्रु शैवाल)
Order
Fucales (Fucales)
Family
Fucaceae
Genus
Fucus
Species
Fucus cottonii (Dwarf rockweed)

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Bladder Wrack
Fucus vesiculosus
Least Concern
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Flat Wrack
Fucus spiralis
Least Concern
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Horned Wrack
Fucus ceranoides
Not Evaluated
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Fucus radicans
Least Concern
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Fucus evanescens
Not Evaluated
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toothed wrack
Fucus serratus
Least Concern
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Rockweed
Fucus distichus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf rockweed?
The scientific name of Dwarf rockweed is Fucus cottonii. It belongs to the genus Fucus.
What is the conservation status of Dwarf rockweed?
Dwarf rockweed (Fucus cottonii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dwarf rockweed live?
Dwarf rockweed is found in Distributed across Norway and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Dwarf rockweed belong to?
Dwarf rockweed (Fucus cottonii) belongs to the genus Fucus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fucaceae.
What kingdom does Dwarf rockweed belong to?
Dwarf rockweed (Fucus cottonii) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).
What are the closest relatives of Dwarf rockweed?
The closest relatives of Dwarf rockweed in the genus Fucus include Bladder Wrack, Flat Wrack, Horned Wrack, , .

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Fucus — 8 Species

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Bladder Wrack
Fucus vesiculosus
LC 🐾
Flat Wrack
Fucus spiralis
LC 🐾
Horned Wrack
Fucus ceranoides
NE 🐾
Fucus radicans
LC 🐾
Fucus evanescens
NE 🐾
toothed wrack
Fucus serratus
LC 🐾
Rockweed
Fucus distichus
NE
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Dwarf rockweed
Fucus cottonii
NT
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