Lentibacillus salarius is a Gram-positive, spore-forming and moderately halophilic bacterium from the genus of Lentibacillus which has been isolated from saline sediments from the Xinjiang Province.
Lentibacillus salarius grows optimally in environments with moderate salt concentrations, reflecting its adaptation to saline habitats. It has been reported to tolerate sodium chloride levels up to around 20%, which allows it to survive in salt lakes and saline soils. Like other members of the genus Lentibacillus, it plays a role in microbial communities of hypersaline ecosystems, contributing to nutrient cycling under extreme conditions.
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