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Blaukrabbe

Callinectes sapidus

Not Evaluated

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American Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (20 countries), and North America (Bahamas, United States).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Malacostraca (Höhere Krebse)

Order

Decapoda (Zehnfußkrebse)

Species

Callinectes sapidus (Blaukrabbe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオガザミ／アオガニ

Spanish cangrejo azul

French crabe bleu

German Blaukrabbe

Portuguese siri-azul

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blaukrabbe?

The scientific name of Blaukrabbe is Callinectes sapidus. It belongs to the genus Callinectes.

Where does Blaukrabbe live?

Blaukrabbe is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (20 countries), and North America (Bahamas, United States).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, France.

What family does Blaukrabbe belong to?

Blaukrabbe (Callinectes sapidus) belongs to the genus Callinectes, which is part of the taxonomic family Portunidae.

What kingdom does Blaukrabbe belong to?

Blaukrabbe (Callinectes sapidus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).