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Shetland Mouse-ear

Cerastium nigrescens

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Cerastium
Species
Cerastium nigrescens (Shetland Mouse-ear)

Similar Species in Cerastium

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erva-de-galinha
Cerastium glomeratum
Least Concern
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Arctic Mouse-Ear
Cerastium arcticum
Not Evaluated
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Bering mouse-ear chickweed
Cerastium beeringianum
Not Evaluated
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Forked chickweed
Cerastium dichotomum
Not Evaluated
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Fourstamen chickweed
Cerastium diffusum
Near Threatened
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grey mouse-ear
Cerastium brachypetalum
Critically Endangered
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Regel's chickweed
Cerastium regelii
Not Evaluated
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Szowitz's Chickweed
Cerastium szowitsii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shetland Mouse-ear?
The scientific name of Shetland Mouse-ear is Cerastium nigrescens. It belongs to the genus Cerastium.
What is the conservation status of Shetland Mouse-ear?
Shetland Mouse-ear (Cerastium nigrescens) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Shetland Mouse-ear live?
Shetland Mouse-ear is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Shetland Mouse-ear belong to?
Shetland Mouse-ear (Cerastium nigrescens) belongs to the genus Cerastium, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.
What kingdom does Shetland Mouse-ear belong to?
Shetland Mouse-ear (Cerastium nigrescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Shetland Mouse-ear?
The closest relatives of Shetland Mouse-ear in the genus Cerastium include erva-de-galinha, Arctic Mouse-Ear, Bering mouse-ear chickweed, Forked chickweed, Fourstamen chickweed.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cerastium — 17 Species

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erva-de-galinha
Cerastium glomeratum
LC 🐾
Arctic Mouse-Ear
Cerastium arcticum
NE 🐾
Bering mouse-ear chickweed
Cerastium beeringianum
NE 🐾
Forked chickweed
Cerastium dichotomum
NE 🐾
Fourstamen chickweed
Cerastium diffusum
NT 🐾
grey mouse-ear
Cerastium brachypetalum
CR
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Shetland Mouse-ear
Cerastium nigrescens
NT
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Regel's chickweed
Cerastium regelii
NE 🐾
Szowitz's Chickweed
Cerastium szowitsii
LC 🐾
Big Chickweed
Cerastium holosteoides
NE 🐾
Snow in summer
Cerastium tomentosum
NE 🐾
Snow-in-summer
Cerastium biebersteinii
NE 🐾
Common Chickweed
Cerastium fontanum
LC 🐾
European chickweed
Cerastium pumilum
LC 🐾
Field Chickweed
Cerastium arvense
NE 🐾
Alpine Chickweed
Cerastium alpinum
LC 🐾
Fivestamen chickweed
Cerastium semidecandrum
LC
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