Dwarf Seagrass (Halodule wrightii)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Halodule wrightii
- Common name
- Dwarf Seagrass
- Category
- Algae
- Family
- Cymodoceaceae
- Genus
- Halodule
- Size
- 10–40 cm
- Depth
- 0–8 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- seagrass-meadow
- Behaviours
- benthic
- Ocean zones
- Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Halodule wrightii reaches 40 cm. Tiny Atlantic seagrass, ultra-fine filiform leaves. Caribbean & North Atlantic American coasts. Subtropical grass meadow (0-8 m). Essential crustacean juvenile habitat. Least threatened = LC. Tiny species but ecologically crucial coastal nursery.
Photo of Dwarf Seagrass
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Dwarf Seagrass?
- Dwarf Seagrass (Halodule wrightii) reaches 10–40 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Dwarf Seagrass?
- Dwarf Seagrass is found between 0–8 m deep.
- Is the Dwarf Seagrass dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Dwarf Seagrass?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Dwarf Seagrass?
- Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Halodule
Other species in the family Cymodoceaceae
- Cymodocea nodosa - Little Neptune grass
- Cymodocea serrulata - Serrulate Cymodocea
- Cymodocea rotundata - Rounded Cymodocea
- Syringodium isoetifolium - Cylindrical Seagrass
- Syringodium filiforme - Manatee Grass
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 208925)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2864094)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia