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American Blue Crab

Callinectes sapidus

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아메리카 블루크랩(Callinectes sapidus)은 IUCN 적색 목록에서 미평가(NE)로 분류되어 있다. 아직 IUCN 적색 목록 기준에 따른 평가가 이루어지지 않았으며, 보전 상태는 결정되지 않았다.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (20 countries), and North America (Bahamas, United States).

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Full Taxonomy

Animalia (동물)

Arthropoda (절지동물)

Malacostraca (연갑강)

Decapoda (십각목)

Species

Callinectes sapidus (American Blue Crab)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオガザミ／アオガニ

Spanish cangrejo azul

French crabe bleu

German Blaukrabbe

Portuguese siri-azul

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Blue Crab?

The scientific name of American Blue Crab is Callinectes sapidus. It belongs to the genus Callinectes.

Where does American Blue Crab live?

American Blue Crab is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (20 countries), and North America (Bahamas, United States).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, France.

What family does American Blue Crab belong to?

American Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) belongs to the genus Callinectes, which is part of the taxonomic family Portunidae.

What kingdom does American Blue Crab belong to?

American Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

Native Range — 34 Countries

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Genus Callinectes — 1 Species

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American Blue Crab

Callinectes sapidus

NE

Data verified 3월 2026

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