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Endangered charophyceaes in Kyoto Prefecture
Charophyceaes found in Kyoto Prefecture fall into 21 species from one family and one order, of which no extinct, no critically endangered, no endangered, no vulnerable, and 19 near threatened & least concern species are listed in the Kyoto Prefecture Red Data Book. Of the species observed in the prefecture, threatened species account for 90.4%.
The List of Biological and Geological Components of the Natural Environment of Kyoto Prefecture (Japanese)
Kyoto Prefecture Red List (Japanese)
Kyoto Prefecture Red List
| Extinct | Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable | Near Threatened & Least Concern | Sum | Total number of species in Kyoto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charophyceaes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 21 |
Typical endangered species
SHAJIKUMO
Common Name(s)
Stonewort
Order
Charales
Family
Characeae
Scientific Name
Chara braunii
Gmelin
Kyoto Prefecture Red List
Near Threatened & Least Concern
IUCN RED LIST
Outline
Stonewort is monoecious and occurs in deep zones of lakes and ponds. It also grows in shallow water, such as in paddy fields and ditches.
MORIOKAFURASUKOMO
Common Name(s)
none
Order
Charales
Family
Characeae
Scientific Name
Nitella moriokae
R. D. Wood
Kyoto Prefecture Red List
Near Threatened & Least Concern
IUCN RED LIST
Outline
This species is monoecious and 10 to 25 cm in length. It grows principally in ponds.
NIPPONFURASUKOMO
Common Name(s)
none
Order
Charales
Family
Characeae
Scientific Name
Nitella japonica
Allen
Kyoto Prefecture Red List
Near Threatened & Least Concern
IUCN RED LIST
Outline
This monoecious species is 15 to 30 cm in length. It mostly occurs in ponds.
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