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sapateira

Cancer pagurus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish buey
French crabe-dormeur
German Taschenkrebs
Portuguese sapateira

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sapateira?
The scientific name of sapateira is Cancer pagurus. It belongs to the genus Cancer.
What is the conservation status of sapateira?
sapateira (Cancer pagurus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does sapateira live?
sapateira is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does sapateira belong to?
sapateira (Cancer pagurus) belongs to the genus Cancer, which is part of the taxonomic family Cancridae.
Is sapateira endangered?
No, sapateira (Cancer pagurus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does sapateira belong to?
sapateira (Cancer pagurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of sapateira?
The closest relatives of sapateira in the genus Cancer include Atlantic Rock Crab.

Native Range — 6 Countries

Genus Cancer — 2 Species

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sapateira
Cancer pagurus
LC
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Atlantic Rock Crab
Cancer irroratus
NE

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