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giant mud crab

Scylla serrata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Malaysia, Taiwan), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (artrópode)
Class
Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order
Decapoda (Decapoda)
Family
Portunidae
Genus
Scylla
Species
Scylla serrata (giant mud crab)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アミメノコギリガザミ
German Gezähnte Mangroven-Schwimmkrabbe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of giant mud crab?
The scientific name of giant mud crab is Scylla serrata. It belongs to the genus Scylla.
Where does giant mud crab live?
giant mud crab is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Malaysia, Taiwan), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, United States.
What family does giant mud crab belong to?
giant mud crab (Scylla serrata) belongs to the genus Scylla, which is part of the taxonomic family Portunidae.
What kingdom does giant mud crab belong to?
giant mud crab (Scylla serrata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Scylla — 1 Species

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giant mud crab
Scylla serrata
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