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American Clawed Lobster

Homarus americanus

Not Evaluated

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American Clawed Lobster (Homarus americanus) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Malacostraca (Crustaceans)

Species

Homarus americanus (American Clawed Lobster)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカンロブスター

Spanish bogavante americano

French homard

German Amerikanischer Hummer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Clawed Lobster?

The scientific name of American Clawed Lobster is Homarus americanus. It belongs to the genus Homarus.

Where does American Clawed Lobster live?

American Clawed Lobster is found in Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does American Clawed Lobster belong to?

American Clawed Lobster (Homarus americanus) belongs to the genus Homarus, which is part of the taxonomic family Nephropidae.

What kingdom does American Clawed Lobster belong to?

American Clawed Lobster (Homarus americanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of American Clawed Lobster?

The closest relatives of American Clawed Lobster in the genus Homarus include European Lobster.