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Taschenkrebs

Cancer pagurus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish buey
French crabe-dormeur
German Taschenkrebs
Portuguese sapateira

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Taschenkrebs?
The scientific name of Taschenkrebs is Cancer pagurus. It belongs to the genus Cancer.
What is the conservation status of Taschenkrebs?
Taschenkrebs (Cancer pagurus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Taschenkrebs live?
Taschenkrebs is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does Taschenkrebs belong to?
Taschenkrebs (Cancer pagurus) belongs to the genus Cancer, which is part of the taxonomic family Cancridae.
Is Taschenkrebs endangered?
No, Taschenkrebs (Cancer pagurus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Taschenkrebs belong to?
Taschenkrebs (Cancer pagurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Taschenkrebs?
The closest relatives of Taschenkrebs in the genus Cancer include Atlantische Felsenkrabbe.

Native Range — 6 Countries

Genus Cancer — 2 Species

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Atlantische Felsenkrabbe
Cancer irroratus
NE
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Taschenkrebs
Cancer pagurus
LC

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