Documented seagrass species found at Suyac Island, Negros Occidental. Part of the Sagay Marine Reserve.
Cymodocea rotundata
Round-leaf Cymodocea
Family: Cymodoceaceae
A common seagrass species frequently found in mixed meadows. Cymodocea rotundata is recognized by its distinctive rounde...
Cymodocea serrulata
Serrated Cymodocea
Family: Cymodoceaceae
Distinguished by its finely serrated leaf margins, Cymodocea serrulata often co-occurs with other Cymodocea species and ...
Enhalus acoroides
Tape Grass / Malapako
Family: Hydrocharitaceae
The largest seagrass species in the Philippines, Enhalus acoroides is easily recognized by its long ribbon-like leaves. ...
Halodule pinifolia
Pine-leaf Halodule
Family: Cymodoceaceae
Similar to H. uninervis but with blunter leaf tips, Halodule pinifolia is commonly found in intertidal areas and shallow...
Halodule uninervis
Needle Grass / Singkamas
Family: Cymodoceaceae
One of the pioneer species in seagrass succession. Halodule uninervis is a small but ecologically important species that...
Halophila minor
Small Spoon Grass
Family: Hydrocharitaceae
A smaller relative of H. ovalis, Halophila minor is often found in deeper waters or areas with reduced light availabilit...
Halophila ovalis
Spoon Grass / Paddle Grass
Family: Hydrocharitaceae
Halophila ovalis is a versatile seagrass species with oval-shaped leaves borne in pairs. It is one of the most widesprea...
Syringodium isoetifolium
Needle Seagrass / Malusog
Family: Cymodoceaceae
Easily identified by its distinctive cylindrical leaves, Syringodium isoetifolium forms dense meadows and is an importan...
Thalassia hemprichii
Turtle Grass / Baging
Family: Hydrocharitaceae
Thalassia hemprichii is one of the most common and dominant seagrass species in the Indo-Pacific region. It forms extens...