fish leech

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Italy, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇹 Italy

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Annelida (Segmented Worms)

Class

Clitellata (Clitellata)

Order

Rhynchobdellida (Rhynchobdellida)

Family

Piscicolidae

Genus

Piscicola

Species

Piscicola geometra (fish leech)

Names in Other Languages

German Fischegel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fish leech?

The scientific name of fish leech is Piscicola geometra. It belongs to the genus Piscicola.

Where does fish leech live?

fish leech is found in Distributed across Denmark, Italy, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Italy, Norway, Sweden.

What family does fish leech belong to?

fish leech (Piscicola geometra) belongs to the genus Piscicola, which is part of the taxonomic family Piscicolidae.

What kingdom does fish leech belong to?

fish leech (Piscicola geometra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).