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seakale

Crambe maritima

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Demospongiae (Demospongiae)

Order

Poecilosclerida (Poecilosclerida)

Species

Crambe maritima (seakale)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish col marina

French chou marin

German Weisser Meerkohl

Portuguese couve-marinha

Similar Species in Crambe

orange-red encrusting sponge

Crambe crambe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of seakale?

The scientific name of seakale is Crambe maritima. It belongs to the genus Crambe.

What is the conservation status of seakale?

seakale (Crambe maritima) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does seakale live?

seakale is found in Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, United States.

What family does seakale belong to?

seakale (Crambe maritima) belongs to the genus Crambe, which is part of the taxonomic family Crambeidae.

What kingdom does seakale belong to?

seakale (Crambe maritima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of seakale?

The closest relatives of seakale in the genus Crambe include Abyssinian mustard, Armenian Sea-kale, Greater Sea-kale, orange-red encrusting sponge.