Aegean freshwater crab

About

The Aegean freshwater crab (Potamon potamios) is a species in the genus Potamon. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Arthropoda (節足動物)

Class

Malacostraca (軟甲綱)

Order

Decapoda (十脚目)

Family

Potamidae

Genus

Potamon

Species

Potamon potamios (Aegean freshwater crab)

Names in Other Languages

German Süßwasserkrabbe

Russian пресноводный краб

Turkish egirdir gölu tatlısu yengeci

Similar Species in Potamon

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Bieberstein's freshwater crab

Potamon ibericum

Near Threatened

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Italian freshwater crab

Potamon fluviatile

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Aegean freshwater crab?

The scientific name of Aegean freshwater crab is Potamon potamios. It belongs to the genus Potamon.

What is the conservation status of Aegean freshwater crab?

Aegean freshwater crab (Potamon potamios) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Aegean freshwater crab belong to?

Aegean freshwater crab (Potamon potamios) belongs to the genus Potamon, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamidae.

What kingdom does Aegean freshwater crab belong to?

Aegean freshwater crab (Potamon potamios) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Aegean freshwater crab?

The closest relatives of Aegean freshwater crab in the genus Potamon include Bieberstein's freshwater crab, Italian freshwater crab.