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Carolina mosquitofern

Azolla caroliniana

Least Concern

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The Carolina Mosquitofern (Azolla caroliniana) is a species in the genus Azolla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands and flooded grasslands and savannas within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands and flooded grasslands and savannas within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Salviniales (Salviniales)

Species

Azolla caroliniana (Carolina mosquitofern)

Names in Other Languages

French azolla de Caroline

German Großer Algenfarn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Carolina mosquitofern?

The scientific name of Carolina mosquitofern is Azolla caroliniana. It belongs to the genus Azolla.

What is the conservation status of Carolina mosquitofern?

Carolina mosquitofern (Azolla caroliniana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Carolina mosquitofern live?

Carolina mosquitofern is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, France, Japan, Netherlands, Romania.

What family does Carolina mosquitofern belong to?

Carolina mosquitofern (Azolla caroliniana) belongs to the genus Azolla, which is part of the taxonomic family Salviniaceae.

Is Carolina mosquitofern endangered?

No, Carolina mosquitofern (Azolla caroliniana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Carolina mosquitofern belong to?

Carolina mosquitofern (Azolla caroliniana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Carolina mosquitofern?

The closest relatives of Carolina mosquitofern in the genus Azolla include Ferny Azolla, Mexican azolla, Water fern.