Norwegian salmon killer

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found across Europe (10 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Platyhelminthes (扁形動物)

Class

Monogenea (単生綱)

Order

Gyrodactylidea (Gyrodactylidea)

Family

Gyrodactylidae

Genus

Gyrodactylus

Species

Gyrodactylus salaris (Norwegian salmon killer)

Names in Other Languages

German Lachs-Hautsaugwurm

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body fluke

Gyrodactylus elegans

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Eel pest

Gyrodactylus anguillae

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Norwegian salmon killer?

The scientific name of Norwegian salmon killer is Gyrodactylus salaris. It belongs to the genus Gyrodactylus.

Where does Norwegian salmon killer live?

Norwegian salmon killer is found in Found across Europe (10 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Finland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does Norwegian salmon killer belong to?

Norwegian salmon killer (Gyrodactylus salaris) belongs to the genus Gyrodactylus, which is part of the taxonomic family Gyrodactylidae.

What kingdom does Norwegian salmon killer belong to?

Norwegian salmon killer (Gyrodactylus salaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Norwegian salmon killer?

The closest relatives of Norwegian salmon killer in the genus Gyrodactylus include body fluke, Eel pest.