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Chinese freshwater edible crab

Eriocheir sinensis

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중화 민물 식용게(Eriocheir sinensis)는 IUCN 적색목록에서 미평가(NE)로 분류된다. 아직 IUCN 적색목록 기준에 따라 평가되지 않았으며, 보전 상태를 확인해야 한다.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (26 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (동물)

Arthropoda (절지동물)

Malacostraca (연갑강)

Decapoda (십각목)

Species

Eriocheir sinensis (Chinese freshwater edible crab)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チュウゴクモクズガニ

French crabe chinois

German Chinesische Wollhandkrabbe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese freshwater edible crab?

The scientific name of Chinese freshwater edible crab is Eriocheir sinensis. It belongs to the genus Eriocheir.

Where does Chinese freshwater edible crab live?

Chinese freshwater edible crab is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (26 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary.

What family does Chinese freshwater edible crab belong to?

Chinese freshwater edible crab (Eriocheir sinensis) belongs to the genus Eriocheir, which is part of the taxonomic family Varunidae.

What kingdom does Chinese freshwater edible crab belong to?

Chinese freshwater edible crab (Eriocheir sinensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

Native Range — 32 Countries

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Genus Eriocheir — 1 Species

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Chinese freshwater edible crab

Eriocheir sinensis

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Data verified 3월 2026

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