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Baby Pondweed

Potamogeton pusillus

Endangered

About

The Baby Pondweed (Potamogeton pusillus) is a species in the genus Potamogeton. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 8 distinct biome types within the Neotropic bio.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 8 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Potamogeton pusillus (Baby Pondweed)

Names in Other Languages

French potamot fluet

German Gewöhnliches Zwerg-Laichkraut

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Alpine Pondweed

Potamogeton alpinus

Critically Endangered

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Berchtold'S Pondweed

Potamogeton berchtoldii

Least Concern

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bog pondweed

Potamogeton polygonifolius

Least Concern

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Blunt-Leaved Pondweed

Potamogeton obtusifolius

Least Concern

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Broad-Leaved Pondweed

Potamogeton natans

Least Concern

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Broad-Leaved Pondweed

Potamogeton nodosus

Near Threatened

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Broad-Leaved Pondweed

Potamogeton amplifolius

Least Concern

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Alga Pondweed

Potamogeton confervoides

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Baby Pondweed?

The scientific name of Baby Pondweed is Potamogeton pusillus. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.

What is the conservation status of Baby Pondweed?

Baby Pondweed (Potamogeton pusillus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Baby Pondweed live?

Baby Pondweed is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, India, Norway, Portugal.

What family does Baby Pondweed belong to?

Baby Pondweed (Potamogeton pusillus) belongs to the genus Potamogeton, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.

Is Baby Pondweed endangered?

Yes, Baby Pondweed (Potamogeton pusillus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Baby Pondweed belong to?

Baby Pondweed (Potamogeton pusillus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Baby Pondweed?

The closest relatives of Baby Pondweed in the genus Potamogeton include Alga Pondweed, Alpine Pondweed, Berchtold'S Pondweed, bog pondweed, Blunt-Leaved Pondweed.