Eelgrass (Zostera marina)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Zostera marina
- Common name
- Eelgrass
- Category
- Algae
- Family
- Zosteraceae
- Genus
- Zostera
- Size
- 20–60 cm
- Depth
- 0–8 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- seagrass-meadow
- Behaviours
- benthic
- Ocean zones
- East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Mediterranean
Description
Zostera marina reaches 60 cm. Emblematic temperate seagrass North-east Atlantic & North American coasts. Long linear leaves, forms coastal grass meadow. Seagrass habitat (0-8 m). Very important fish nursery, duck food, birds. Least threatened globally = LC. Symbol species French coastal ecosystem (Mediterranean edges).
Photo of Eelgrass
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Eelgrass?
- Eelgrass (Zostera marina) reaches 20–60 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Eelgrass?
- Eelgrass is found between 0–8 m deep.
- Is the Eelgrass dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Eelgrass?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Eelgrass?
- Found in: East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Zostera
Other species in the family Zosteraceae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 495077)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2863967)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia