Dwarf Eelgrass (Zostera noltii)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Zostera noltii
- Common name
- Dwarf Eelgrass
- Category
- Algae
- Family
- Zosteraceae
- Genus
- Zostera
- Size
- 10–30 cm
- Depth
- 0–6 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- seagrass-meadow
- Behaviours
- benthic
- Ocean zones
- East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Zostera noltii reaches 30 cm. Tiny European marine seagrass, very reduced compared to Z. marina. European Atlantic coasts, shallow Mediterranean (0-6 m). Very short grass meadow. Small fish nursery. Least threatened = LC. Complementary species temperate French coastal seagrass.
Photo of Dwarf Eelgrass
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Dwarf Eelgrass?
- Dwarf Eelgrass (Zostera noltii) reaches 10–30 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Dwarf Eelgrass?
- Dwarf Eelgrass is found between 0–6 m deep.
- Is the Dwarf Eelgrass dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Dwarf Eelgrass?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Dwarf Eelgrass?
- Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Zostera
Other species in the family Zosteraceae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 495082)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2863938)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia