Atlantic Rock Crab

About

The Atlantic Rock Crab (Cancer irroratus) is a species in the genus Cancer. Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Distributed across Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇸 Iceland

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (동물)

Phylum

Arthropoda (절지동물)

Class

Malacostraca (연갑강)

Order

Decapoda (십각목)

Family

Cancridae

Genus

Cancer

Species

Cancer irroratus (Atlantic Rock Crab)

Names in Other Languages

French crabe commun

German Atlantische Felsenkrabbe

Similar Species in Cancer

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European edible crab

Cancer pagurus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlantic Rock Crab?

The scientific name of Atlantic Rock Crab is Cancer irroratus. It belongs to the genus Cancer.

Where does Atlantic Rock Crab live?

Atlantic Rock Crab is found in Distributed across Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Iceland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Atlantic Rock Crab belong to?

Atlantic Rock Crab (Cancer irroratus) belongs to the genus Cancer, which is part of the taxonomic family Cancridae.

What kingdom does Atlantic Rock Crab belong to?

Atlantic Rock Crab (Cancer irroratus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Atlantic Rock Crab?

The closest relatives of Atlantic Rock Crab in the genus Cancer include European edible crab.