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タイワンガザミ (blue swimming crab)

Portunus pelagicus

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The Blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) is a species in the genus Portunus. Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (6 countries), and Europe (Greece, Italy, Norway).

🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇸🇾 Syria 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇱 Israel

Names in Other Languages

Japanese タイワンガザミ
German Blaue Schwimmkrabbe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of タイワンガザミ?
The scientific name of タイワンガザミ is Portunus pelagicus. It belongs to the genus Portunus.
Where does タイワンガザミ live?
タイワンガザミ is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (6 countries), and Europe (Greece, Italy, Norway).. Countries include Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Norway, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey.
What family does タイワンガザミ belong to?
タイワンガザミ (Portunus pelagicus) belongs to the genus Portunus, which is part of the taxonomic family Portunidae.
What kingdom does タイワンガザミ belong to?
タイワンガザミ (Portunus pelagicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Portunus — 1 Species

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タイワンガザミ
Portunus pelagicus
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