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Silverfish

Lepisma saccharinum

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class
Insecta (insecte)
Order
Zygentoma (Zygentoma)
Family
Lepismatidae
Genus
Lepisma
Species
Lepisma saccharinum (Silverfish)

Names in Other Languages

German Silberfischchen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silverfish?
The scientific name of Silverfish is Lepisma saccharinum. It belongs to the genus Lepisma.
Where does Silverfish live?
Silverfish is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Japan, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Silverfish belong to?
Silverfish (Lepisma saccharinum) belongs to the genus Lepisma, which is part of the taxonomic family Lepismatidae.
What kingdom does Silverfish belong to?
Silverfish (Lepisma saccharinum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Lepisma — 1 Species

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Silverfish
Lepisma saccharinum
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