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Chinese freshwater edible crab

Eriocheir sinensis

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About

O caranguejo-mitten-chinês (Eriocheir sinensis) é um caranguejo braquiúro nativo dos rios e estuários da China e Coreia. Recebe esse nome pelas pinças cobertas de pelos densos semelhantes a luvas. Realiza migração catádroma, crescendo em água doce e reproduzindo-se no mar. É uma iguaria na China, especialmente fêmeas com ovas. Introduzido acidentalmente na Europa e América do Norte, onde se tornou invasor, alterando ecossistemas aquáticos.

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).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópode)

Class

Malacostraca (Crustaceans)

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 (Animals).