Potamogeton angustifolius
CR

Potamogeton angustifolius

Local name: Potamot à feuilles étroites, Potamot de Ziz

Unknown

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Potamogeton angustifolius faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable aquatic environments. Water pollution, eutrophication from agricultural runoff, and drainage of wetlands have significantly reduced available habitat, while climate change and altered hydrological regimes further threaten remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic plant inhabits shallow freshwater lakes, ponds, slow-flowing rivers, and permanent wetlands with muddy or sandy substrates. It typically grows in nutrient-poor to moderately nutrient-rich waters at depths of 0.5-3 meters, often forming submerged beds in clear, well-oxygenated aquatic environments.

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Fries' PondweedCR

Fries' Pondweed

Potamogeton friesii

Unknown
Opposite-leaved PondweedEN

Opposite-leaved Pondweed

Groenlandia densa

Unknown
Horned PoolmatVU

Horned Poolmat

Zannichellia palustris

Unknown
Reddish PondweedCR

Reddish Pondweed

Potamogeton alpinus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Potamot à feuilles étroites, Potamot de Ziz classified as Critically Endangered?
Potamot à feuilles étroites, Potamot de Ziz is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Potamogeton angustifolius faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable aquatic environments. Water pollution, eutrophication from agricultural runoff, and drainage of wetlands have significantly reduced available habitat, while climate change and altered hydrological regimes further threaten remaining populations.
Where does Potamot à feuilles étroites, Potamot de Ziz live?
Potamot à feuilles étroites, Potamot de Ziz occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Potamot à feuilles étroites, Potamot de Ziz?
The main threats to Potamot à feuilles étroites, Potamot de Ziz are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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