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Baltic prawn

Palaemon adspersus

Least Concern

About

The Baltic prawn (Palaemon adspersus) is a species in the genus Palaemon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate grasslands and steppes and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate grasslands and steppes and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Kazakhstan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Canada).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Malacostraca (Crustaceans)

Species

Palaemon adspersus (Baltic prawn)

Names in Other Languages

French bouquet balte

German Baltische Felsgarnele

Similar Species in Palaemon

Palaemon macrodactylus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Baltic prawn?

The scientific name of Baltic prawn is Palaemon adspersus. It belongs to the genus Palaemon.

What is the conservation status of Baltic prawn?

Baltic prawn (Palaemon adspersus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Baltic prawn live?

Baltic prawn is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Kazakhstan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Canada).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Kazakhstan, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Baltic prawn belong to?

Baltic prawn (Palaemon adspersus) belongs to the genus Palaemon, which is part of the taxonomic family Palaemonidae.

Is Baltic prawn endangered?

No, Baltic prawn (Palaemon adspersus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Baltic prawn belong to?

Baltic prawn (Palaemon adspersus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Baltic prawn?

The closest relatives of Baltic prawn in the genus Palaemon include Common Prawn, grass prawm, Oriental prawn.