Thalassia, WDStevens27202--Nicaragua. RAAS. Corn Island, Sally Peachy. 13 Jun 08. 047.jpg
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus
Thalassia
Specific Epithet
testudinum
Authorship
Banks & Sol. ex K.D.Koenig
Taxonomic Opinions
Conservation (EDGE)
What is EDGE?
Evolutionary distinctiveness
Lower
ED 8.5
Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.
Threat status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
EDGE score
0.3
Global rank
#134,682 of 335,497
Top 41%
Extinction probability
5%