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Hedgehog Stonewort

Chara aculeolata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark and Sweden.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Charophyta (Charophyta)
Class
Charophyceae (Charophyceae)
Order
Charales (Charales)
Family
Characeae
Genus
Chara
Species
Chara aculeolata (Hedgehog Stonewort)

Similar Species in Chara

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Baltic Stonewort
Chara baltica
Endangered
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Bearded Stonewort
Chara canescens
Vulnerable
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Bristly Stonewort
Chara hispida
Near Threatened
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Convergent Stonewort
Chara connivens
Near Threatened
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Braun'S Stonewort
Chara braunii
Vulnerable
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Rough Stonewort
Chara aspera
Near Threatened
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Naked Stonewort
Chara denudata
Not Evaluated
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Coral Stonewort
Chara tomentosa
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hedgehog Stonewort?
The scientific name of Hedgehog Stonewort is Chara aculeolata. It belongs to the genus Chara.
What is the conservation status of Hedgehog Stonewort?
Hedgehog Stonewort (Chara aculeolata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hedgehog Stonewort live?
Hedgehog Stonewort is found in Distributed across Denmark and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Sweden.
What family does Hedgehog Stonewort belong to?
Hedgehog Stonewort (Chara aculeolata) belongs to the genus Chara, which is part of the taxonomic family Characeae.
Is Hedgehog Stonewort endangered?
No, Hedgehog Stonewort (Chara aculeolata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hedgehog Stonewort belong to?
Hedgehog Stonewort (Chara aculeolata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Hedgehog Stonewort?
The closest relatives of Hedgehog Stonewort in the genus Chara include Baltic Stonewort, Bearded Stonewort, Bristly Stonewort, Convergent Stonewort, Braun'S Stonewort.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Chara — 13 Species

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Baltic Stonewort
Chara baltica
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Bearded Stonewort
Chara canescens
VU 🐾
Bristly Stonewort
Chara hispida
NT 🐾
Convergent Stonewort
Chara connivens
NT
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Hedgehog Stonewort
Chara aculeolata
LC
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Braun'S Stonewort
Chara braunii
VU 🐾
Rough Stonewort
Chara aspera
NT 🐾
Naked Stonewort
Chara denudata
NE 🐾
Coral Stonewort
Chara tomentosa
CR 🐾
Fragile Stonewort
Chara globularis
LC 🐾
Opposite Stonewort
Chara contraria
NT 🐾
Common Stonewort
Chara vulgaris
EN 🐾
Delicate Stonewort
Chara virgata
LC
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