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Spiny naiad

Najas marina

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Sri Lanka, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (6 countries), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇩 Grenada 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (растения)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)

Class

Liliopsida (лилиопсиды)

Order

Alismatales (частухоцветные)

Species

Najas marina (Spiny naiad)

Names in Other Languages

French Grande Naïade

German Grosses Nixenkraut

Portuguese coentro-do-açude

Similar Species in Najas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spiny naiad?

The scientific name of Spiny naiad is Najas marina. It belongs to the genus Najas.

What is the conservation status of Spiny naiad?

Spiny naiad (Najas marina) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Spiny naiad live?

Spiny naiad is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Sri Lanka, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (6 countries), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Grenada, Guatemala, Norway.

What family does Spiny naiad belong to?

Spiny naiad (Najas marina) belongs to the genus Najas, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrocharitaceae.

Is Spiny naiad endangered?

Yes, Spiny naiad (Najas marina) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Spiny naiad belong to?

Spiny naiad (Najas marina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).

What are the closest relatives of Spiny naiad?

The closest relatives of Spiny naiad in the genus Najas include Ricefield waternymph, Thin-leaved Naiad, Brittle Naiad, Northern Naiad, Wright's waternymph.