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Isopod

Porcellio dilatatus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オビワラジムシ

Similar Species in Porcellio

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Dornfühlerassel
Porcellio spinicornis
Not Evaluated
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Flinke Kellerassel
Porcellio laevis
Least Concern
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Kellerassel
Porcellio scaber
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Isopod?
The scientific name of Isopod is Porcellio dilatatus. It belongs to the genus Porcellio.
Where does Isopod live?
Isopod is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Isopod belong to?
Isopod (Porcellio dilatatus) belongs to the genus Porcellio, which is part of the taxonomic family Porcellionidae.
What kingdom does Isopod belong to?
Isopod (Porcellio dilatatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Isopod?
The closest relatives of Isopod in the genus Porcellio include Dornfühlerassel, Flinke Kellerassel, Kellerassel.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Porcellio — 4 Species

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