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fishhook waterflea

Cercopagis pengoi

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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found across Europe (12 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇩🇪 Germany 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Russia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Branchiopoda (Branchiopoda)
Order
Diplostraca (Diplostraca)
Family
Cercopagidae
Genus
Cercopagis
Species
Cercopagis pengoi (fishhook waterflea)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fishhook waterflea?
The scientific name of fishhook waterflea is Cercopagis pengoi. It belongs to the genus Cercopagis.
Where does fishhook waterflea live?
fishhook waterflea is found in Found across Europe (12 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia.
What family does fishhook waterflea belong to?
fishhook waterflea (Cercopagis pengoi) belongs to the genus Cercopagis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cercopagidae.
What kingdom does fishhook waterflea belong to?
fishhook waterflea (Cercopagis pengoi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Cercopagis — 1 Species

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fishhook waterflea
Cercopagis pengoi
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