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Flinke Kellerassel

Porcellio laevis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Malacostraca (Höhere Krebse)
Order
Isopoda (Asseln)
Family
Porcellionidae
Genus
Porcellio
Species
Porcellio laevis (Flinke Kellerassel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クマワラジムシ
German Flinke Kellerassel

Similar Species in Porcellio

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Dornfühlerassel
Porcellio spinicornis
Not Evaluated
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Kellerassel
Porcellio scaber
Least Concern
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Isopod
Porcellio dilatatus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flinke Kellerassel?
The scientific name of Flinke Kellerassel is Porcellio laevis. It belongs to the genus Porcellio.
What is the conservation status of Flinke Kellerassel?
Flinke Kellerassel (Porcellio laevis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Flinke Kellerassel live?
Flinke Kellerassel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Flinke Kellerassel belong to?
Flinke Kellerassel (Porcellio laevis) belongs to the genus Porcellio, which is part of the taxonomic family Porcellionidae.
Is Flinke Kellerassel endangered?
No, Flinke Kellerassel (Porcellio laevis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Flinke Kellerassel belong to?
Flinke Kellerassel (Porcellio laevis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Flinke Kellerassel?
The closest relatives of Flinke Kellerassel in the genus Porcellio include Dornfühlerassel, Kellerassel, Isopod.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Porcellio — 4 Species

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Dornfühlerassel
Porcellio spinicornis
NE
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Flinke Kellerassel
Porcellio laevis
LC
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Kellerassel
Porcellio scaber
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Isopod
Porcellio dilatatus
NE
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