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Sargassum Seaweed

Sargassum fluitans

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Sao Tome and Principe), Asia (Iran), and North America (4 countries).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇧🇿 Belize 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇮🇷 Iran

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (크로미스타)
Phylum
Ochrophyta (대롱편모조식물)
Class
Phaeophyceae (갈조강)
Order
Fucales (뜸부기목)
Family
Sargassaceae
Genus
Sargassum
Species
Sargassum fluitans (Sargassum Seaweed)

Similar Species in Sargassum

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Albemarle Sargassum
Sargassum albemarlense
Data Deficient
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String Sargassum
Sargassum setifolium
Endangered
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Galapagos Sargassum
Sargassum galapagense
Data Deficient
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Templeton's Sargassum
Sargassum templetonii
Data Deficient
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japweed
Sargassum muticum
Not Evaluated
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Sargasso Weed
Sargassum natans
Not Evaluated
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Devil weed
Sargassum horneri
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sargassum Seaweed?
The scientific name of Sargassum Seaweed is Sargassum fluitans. It belongs to the genus Sargassum.
Where does Sargassum Seaweed live?
Sargassum Seaweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Sao Tome and Principe), Asia (Iran), and North America (4 countries).. Countries include Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Iran, Jamaica, Sao Tome and Principe.
What family does Sargassum Seaweed belong to?
Sargassum Seaweed (Sargassum fluitans) belongs to the genus Sargassum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sargassaceae.
What kingdom does Sargassum Seaweed belong to?
Sargassum Seaweed (Sargassum fluitans) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (크로미스타).
What are the closest relatives of Sargassum Seaweed?
The closest relatives of Sargassum Seaweed in the genus Sargassum include Albemarle Sargassum, String Sargassum, Galapagos Sargassum, Templeton's Sargassum, japweed.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Sargassum — 8 Species

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Albemarle Sargassum
Sargassum albemarlense
DD 🐾
String Sargassum
Sargassum setifolium
EN 🐾
Galapagos Sargassum
Sargassum galapagense
DD 🐾
Templeton's Sargassum
Sargassum templetonii
DD 🐾
japweed
Sargassum muticum
NE 🐾
Sargasso Weed
Sargassum natans
NE 🐾
Devil weed
Sargassum horneri
NE
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Sargassum Seaweed
Sargassum fluitans
NE
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