Species sheet
Fan seagrass
Halophila ovalis (R.Brown) J.D.Hooker, 1858
PlantsFlowering plantUnderwater plants
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Reunion IslandMayotteNew CaledoniaPolynesiaRed Sea
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- PaddleweedBritish English
- Spoon seagrassBritish English
- Halophile ovaleFrench (France)
- Herbe à dugongFrench (France)
- Herbe cuillèreFrench (France)
Other invalid scientific names
- Kernera ovalis
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Sources
- MITEL Cédric, LEON Virginie in : DORIS, 29/12/2014 : Halophila ovalis (R. Brown) J.D. Hooker, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/1316
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Halophila ovalis (R.Brown) J.D.Hooker, 1858, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1652
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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