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Prototype quillwort

Isoetes prototypus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Canada. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Lycopodiopsida (Lycopodiopsida)
Order
Isoetales (Isoetales)
Family
Isoetaceae
Genus
Isoetes
Species
Isoetes prototypus (Prototype quillwort)

Names in Other Languages

French isoète prototype

Similar Species in Isoetes

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Appalachian Quillwort
Isoetes engelmannii
Least Concern
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Bolander's quillwort
Isoetes bolanderi
Least Concern
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Bristlelike Quillwort
Isoetes echinospora
Critically Endangered
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coastal quillwort
Isoetes maritima
Least Concern
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Gascoyne Quillwort
Isoetes boryana
Endangered
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Lake Bracciano Quillwort
Isoetes sabatina
Critically Endangered
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Iberian Quillwort
Isoetes delilei
Near Threatened
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Andorran Quillwort
Isoetes creussensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Prototype quillwort?
The scientific name of Prototype quillwort is Isoetes prototypus. It belongs to the genus Isoetes.
What is the conservation status of Prototype quillwort?
Prototype quillwort (Isoetes prototypus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Prototype quillwort live?
Prototype quillwort is found in Found in Canada. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Canada.
What family does Prototype quillwort belong to?
Prototype quillwort (Isoetes prototypus) belongs to the genus Isoetes, which is part of the taxonomic family Isoetaceae.
What kingdom does Prototype quillwort belong to?
Prototype quillwort (Isoetes prototypus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Prototype quillwort?
The closest relatives of Prototype quillwort in the genus Isoetes include Andorran Quillwort, Appalachian Quillwort, Bolander's quillwort, Bristlelike Quillwort, coastal quillwort.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Isoetes — 19 Species

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Andorran Quillwort
Isoetes creussensis
LC 🐾
Appalachian Quillwort
Isoetes engelmannii
LC 🐾
Bolander's quillwort
Isoetes bolanderi
LC 🐾
Bristlelike Quillwort
Isoetes echinospora
CR 🐾
coastal quillwort
Isoetes maritima
LC 🐾
Gascoyne Quillwort
Isoetes boryana
EN 🐾
Lake Bracciano Quillwort
Isoetes sabatina
CR 🐾
Iberian Quillwort
Isoetes delilei
NT 🐾
Sardinian Quillwort
Isoetes tiguliana
LC 🐾
Nuttall's quillwort
Isoetes nuttallii
LC 🐾
Sicilian Quillwort
Isoetes todaroana
CR 🐾
Olympic Quillwort
Isoetes olympica
CR 🐾
River Quillwort
Isoetes fluitans
EN 🐾
Pindus Quillwort
Isoetes heldreichii
CR
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Prototype quillwort
Isoetes prototypus
NT
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Piedmont Quillwort
Isoetes malinverniana
CR 🐾
Greek Quillwort
Isoetes haussknechtii
EN 🐾
Howell's quillwort
Isoetes howellii
LC 🐾
Common Quillwort
Isoetes lacustris
LC
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