Specimen Information

Halophila stipulacea
Halophila stipulacea
(tropical seagrass)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1878007
GroupPlants
GenusHalophila
Speciesstipulacea
Common Nametropical seagrass
StateVI
CountySt. John
LocalityGreat Lameshur Bay
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSt. John-St. Thomas
HUC8 Number21020001
HUC10 NamePillsbury Sound-Caribbean Sea
HUC10 Number2102000103
HUC12 NamePillsbury Sound-Caribbean Sea
HUC12 Number210200010300
Map
Collection Month7
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:45866
Author:Willette, D.A., K.L. Chiquillo, C. Cross, P. Fong, T. Kelley, C.A. Toline, R. Zweng, and R. Muthukrishnan
Date:2020
Title:Growth and recovery after small-scale disturbance of a rapidly-expanding invasive seagrass in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Journal:Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology
Volume:523
Pages:151265
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierDemian A. Willette


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/18/2025].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.