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Northern Naiad

Najas gracillima

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)
Order
Alismatales (オモダカ目)
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus
Najas
Species
Najas gracillima (Northern Naiad)

Names in Other Languages

French Naïade
German Zierliches Nixkraut

Similar Species in Najas

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Ricefield waternymph
Najas graminea
Least Concern
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Thin-leaved Naiad
Najas tenuifolia
Least Concern
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Spiny naiad
Najas marina
Endangered
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Brittle Naiad
Najas minor
Critically Endangered
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Wright's waternymph
Najas wrightiana
Endangered
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Bushy Naiad
Najas flexilis
Endangered
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Common Water-Nymph
Najas guadalupensis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern Naiad?
The scientific name of Northern Naiad is Najas gracillima. It belongs to the genus Najas.
What is the conservation status of Northern Naiad?
Northern Naiad (Najas gracillima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Northern Naiad live?
Northern Naiad is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Canada, France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Northern Naiad belong to?
Northern Naiad (Najas gracillima) belongs to the genus Najas, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrocharitaceae.
Is Northern Naiad endangered?
No, Northern Naiad (Najas gracillima) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Northern Naiad belong to?
Northern Naiad (Najas gracillima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Northern Naiad?
The closest relatives of Northern Naiad in the genus Najas include Ricefield waternymph, Thin-leaved Naiad, Spiny naiad, Brittle Naiad, Wright's waternymph.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Najas — 8 Species

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Ricefield waternymph
Najas graminea
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Thin-leaved Naiad
Najas tenuifolia
LC 🐾
Spiny naiad
Najas marina
EN 🐾
Brittle Naiad
Najas minor
CR
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Northern Naiad
Najas gracillima
LC
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Wright's waternymph
Najas wrightiana
EN 🐾
Bushy Naiad
Najas flexilis
EN 🐾
Common Water-Nymph
Najas guadalupensis
NE
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