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Brittle Naiad

Najas minor

Critically Endangered

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The Brittle Naiad (Najas minor) is a species in the genus Najas. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan an

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Pakistan, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Najas minor (Brittle Naiad)

Names in Other Languages

French petite naïade

German Kleines Nixkraut

Arabic Horeish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brittle Naiad?

The scientific name of Brittle Naiad is Najas minor. It belongs to the genus Najas.

What is the conservation status of Brittle Naiad?

Brittle Naiad (Najas minor) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brittle Naiad live?

Brittle Naiad is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Pakistan, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, France, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Brittle Naiad belong to?

Brittle Naiad (Najas minor) belongs to the genus Najas, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrocharitaceae.

Is Brittle Naiad endangered?

Yes, Brittle Naiad (Najas minor) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Brittle Naiad belong to?

Brittle Naiad (Najas minor) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Brittle Naiad?

The closest relatives of Brittle Naiad in the genus Najas include Bushy Naiad, Common Water-Nymph, Northern Naiad, Ricefield waternymph, Spiny naiad.