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paddle grass

Halophila decipiens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Seychelles, and Taiwan.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Alismatales (Alismatales)
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus
Halophila
Species
Halophila decipiens (paddle grass)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese grama-marinha

Similar Species in Halophila

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Clover Grass
Halophila baillonii
Vulnerable
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Ocean Turf Grass
Halophila beccarii
Vulnerable
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Species Code: Ha
Halophila australis
Least Concern
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Species code: Hc
Halophila capricorni
Least Concern
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Species code: He
Halophila engelmannii
Near Threatened
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Species code: Hh
Halophila hawaiiana
Vulnerable
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Species code: Hk
Halophila nipponica
Near Threatened
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Species code: Hm
Halophila minor
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of paddle grass?
The scientific name of paddle grass is Halophila decipiens. It belongs to the genus Halophila.
What is the conservation status of paddle grass?
paddle grass (Halophila decipiens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does paddle grass live?
paddle grass is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Seychelles, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Seychelles, Taiwan.
What family does paddle grass belong to?
paddle grass (Halophila decipiens) belongs to the genus Halophila, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrocharitaceae.
Is paddle grass endangered?
No, paddle grass (Halophila decipiens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does paddle grass belong to?
paddle grass (Halophila decipiens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of paddle grass?
The closest relatives of paddle grass in the genus Halophila include Clover Grass, Ocean Turf Grass, Species Code: Ha, Species code: Hc, Species code: He.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Halophila — 14 Species

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Clover Grass
Halophila baillonii
VU 🐾
Ocean Turf Grass
Halophila beccarii
VU
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paddle grass
Halophila decipiens
LC
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Species Code: Ha
Halophila australis
LC 🐾
Species code: Hc
Halophila capricorni
LC 🐾
Species code: He
Halophila engelmannii
NT 🐾
Species code: Hh
Halophila hawaiiana
VU 🐾
Species code: Hk
Halophila nipponica
NT 🐾
Species code: Hm
Halophila minor
LC 🐾
Species code: Hn
Halophila spinulosa
LC 🐾
Species code: Ho
Halophila ovalis
LC 🐾
Species code: Hs
Halophila stipulacea
LC 🐾
Species code: Ht
Halophila tricostata
LC 🐾
Species code: Hy
Halophila sulawesii
DD
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