Halophila stipulacea (Forsskål) Ascherson, 1867 Broadleaf seagrass |
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Family: | Hydrocharitaceae () | |||
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Environment: | sessile; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean. | |||
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Biology: | Rarely occurs intertidally but extends down to 70 m on fine sand. Important source of primary production, nursery ground and is grazed by fish (Siganus, Zebrasoma), turtles and dugongs (Ref. 801). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 17 October 2007 Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | C: Ref. 801. |