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Fresh Water Sponges

Racekiela ryderii

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
Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum
Porifera (स्पंज)
Class
Demospongiae (Demospongiae)
Order
Spongillida (Spongillida)
Family
Spongillidae
Genus
Racekiela
Species
Racekiela ryderii (Fresh Water Sponges)

Names in Other Languages

French éponge de Ryder

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fresh Water Sponges?
The scientific name of Fresh Water Sponges is Racekiela ryderii. It belongs to the genus Racekiela.
What is the conservation status of Fresh Water Sponges?
Fresh Water Sponges (Racekiela ryderii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fresh Water Sponges live?
Fresh Water Sponges 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 Fresh Water Sponges belong to?
Fresh Water Sponges (Racekiela ryderii) belongs to the genus Racekiela, which is part of the taxonomic family Spongillidae.
What kingdom does Fresh Water Sponges belong to?
Fresh Water Sponges (Racekiela ryderii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Racekiela — 1 Species

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Fresh Water Sponges
Racekiela ryderii
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