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Lizard'S Tail

Saururus cernuus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Piperales (Piperales)
Family
Saururaceae
Genus
Saururus
Species
Saururus cernuus (Lizard'S Tail)

Names in Other Languages

French lézardelle penchée

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lizard'S Tail?
The scientific name of Lizard'S Tail is Saururus cernuus. It belongs to the genus Saururus.
What is the conservation status of Lizard'S Tail?
Lizard'S Tail (Saururus cernuus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lizard'S Tail live?
Lizard'S Tail is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Georgia, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Lizard'S Tail belong to?
Lizard'S Tail (Saururus cernuus) belongs to the genus Saururus, which is part of the taxonomic family Saururaceae.
Is Lizard'S Tail endangered?
No, Lizard'S Tail (Saururus cernuus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lizard'S Tail belong to?
Lizard'S Tail (Saururus cernuus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Saururus — 1 Species

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Lizard'S Tail
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