Specimen Information

Halophila ovalis
(Johnson's seagrass)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1878305
GroupPlants
GenusHalophila
Speciesovalis
Common NameJohnson's seagrass
StateFL
CountySt. Lucie
LocalityTaylor Creek, Fort Pierce
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameVero Beach
HUC8 Number03080203
HUC10 NameFort Pierce Inlet-Indian River
HUC10 Number0308020302
HUC12 NameFort Pierce Inlet-Indian River
HUC12 Number030802030203
Map
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker | dispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:45853
Author:Waycott M., K.-j. van Dijk, A. Calladine, E. Bricker, and E. Biffin
Date:2021
Title:Genomics-Based Phylogenetic and Population Genetic Analysis of Global Samples Confirms Halophila johnsonii Eiseman as Halophila ovalis (R.Br.) Hook.f.
Journal:Frontiers in Marine Science
Volume:8
Pages:740958
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierMichelle Waycott
Freshwater/MarineMarine


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

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