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Danube Crayfish

Pontastacus leptodactylus

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Malta, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇲🇹 Malta

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (животные)
Phylum
Arthropoda (членистоногие)
Class
Malacostraca (высшие раки)
Order
Decapoda (десятиногие ракообразные)
Family
Astacidae
Genus
Pontastacus
Species
Pontastacus leptodactylus (Danube Crayfish)

Names in Other Languages

French Écrevisse Turque

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Danube Crayfish?
The scientific name of Danube Crayfish is Pontastacus leptodactylus. It belongs to the genus Pontastacus.
Where does Danube Crayfish live?
Danube Crayfish is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Malta, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Malta, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Danube Crayfish belong to?
Danube Crayfish (Pontastacus leptodactylus) belongs to the genus Pontastacus, which is part of the taxonomic family Astacidae.
What kingdom does Danube Crayfish belong to?
Danube Crayfish (Pontastacus leptodactylus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Pontastacus — 1 Species

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Danube Crayfish
Pontastacus leptodactylus
NE
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