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cangrejo azul

Callinectes sapidus

Not Evaluated

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El cangrejo azul americano (Callinectes sapidus) no ha sido evaluado aún en la Lista Roja de la UICN (NE). Su estado de conservación está pendiente de determinación conforme a los criterios establecidos.

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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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 cangrejo azul?
The scientific name of cangrejo azul is Callinectes sapidus. It belongs to the genus Callinectes.
Where does cangrejo azul live?
cangrejo azul 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 cangrejo azul belong to?
cangrejo azul (Callinectes sapidus) belongs to the genus Callinectes, which is part of the taxonomic family Portunidae.
What kingdom does cangrejo azul belong to?
cangrejo azul (Callinectes sapidus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 34 Countries

Genus Callinectes — 1 Species

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cangrejo azul
Callinectes sapidus
NE

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