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East Asian river prawn

Macrobrachium nipponense

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Arthropoda (مفصليات الأرجل)

Class

Malacostraca (لينات الدرقة)

Order

Decapoda (عشاريات الأرجل)

Species

Macrobrachium nipponense (East Asian river prawn)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of East Asian river prawn?

The scientific name of East Asian river prawn is Macrobrachium nipponense. It belongs to the genus Macrobrachium.

What is the conservation status of East Asian river prawn?

East Asian river prawn (Macrobrachium nipponense) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does East Asian river prawn live?

East Asian river prawn is found in Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belarus, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, United States.

What family does East Asian river prawn belong to?

East Asian river prawn (Macrobrachium nipponense) belongs to the genus Macrobrachium, which is part of the taxonomic family Palaemonidae.

Is East Asian river prawn endangered?

No, East Asian river prawn (Macrobrachium nipponense) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does East Asian river prawn belong to?

East Asian river prawn (Macrobrachium nipponense) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of East Asian river prawn?

The closest relatives of East Asian river prawn in the genus Macrobrachium include bristled river shrimp, Parading Shrimp, Giant Freshwater Prawn, Monkey river prawn, brackish river prawn.