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Dwarf eelgrass

Zostera japonica

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Canada, Laos, Norway, Taiwan, and United States.

🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French zostère du Japon

Similar Species in Zostera

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Species code: Zl
Zostera caulescens
Near Threatened
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Species code: Zg
Zostera nigricaulis
Least Concern
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Species code: Zo
Zostera polychlamys
Least Concern
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Species code: Zp
Zostera capensis
Vulnerable
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Species code: Zs
Zostera caespitosa
Vulnerable
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Species code: Zt
Zostera tasmanica
Least Concern
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Species code: za
Zostera asiatica
Near Threatened
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Species code: Zc
Zostera muelleri
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf eelgrass?
The scientific name of Dwarf eelgrass is Zostera japonica. It belongs to the genus Zostera.
What is the conservation status of Dwarf eelgrass?
Dwarf eelgrass (Zostera japonica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dwarf eelgrass live?
Dwarf eelgrass is found in Distributed across Canada, Laos, Norway, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Laos, Norway, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Dwarf eelgrass belong to?
Dwarf eelgrass (Zostera japonica) belongs to the genus Zostera, which is part of the taxonomic family Zosteraceae.
Is Dwarf eelgrass endangered?
No, Dwarf eelgrass (Zostera japonica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dwarf eelgrass belong to?
Dwarf eelgrass (Zostera japonica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).
What are the closest relatives of Dwarf eelgrass?
The closest relatives of Dwarf eelgrass in the genus Zostera include Species code: Zl, Species code: Zg, Species code: Zo, Species code: Zp, Species code: Zs.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Zostera — 11 Species

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Species code: Zl
Zostera caulescens
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Species code: Zg
Zostera nigricaulis
LC 🐾
Species code: Zo
Zostera polychlamys
LC 🐾
Species code: Zp
Zostera capensis
VU 🐾
Species code: Zs
Zostera caespitosa
VU 🐾
Species code: Zt
Zostera tasmanica
LC 🐾
Species code: za
Zostera asiatica
NT 🐾
Species code: Zc
Zostera muelleri
LC 🐾
Dwarf Eelgrass
Zostera noltii
EN
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Dwarf eelgrass
Zostera japonica
LC
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eelgrass
Zostera marina
VU
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