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killer shrimp

Dikerogammarus villosus

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Found across Europe (23 countries).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order
Amphipoda (Amphipoda)
Family
Gammaridae
Genus
Dikerogammarus
Species
Dikerogammarus villosus (killer shrimp)

Names in Other Languages

German Großer Höckerflohkrebs

Similar Species in Dikerogammarus

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Demon Shrimp
Dikerogammarus haemobaphes
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of killer shrimp?
The scientific name of killer shrimp is Dikerogammarus villosus. It belongs to the genus Dikerogammarus.
Where does killer shrimp live?
killer shrimp is found in Found across Europe (23 countries).. Countries include Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia.
What family does killer shrimp belong to?
killer shrimp (Dikerogammarus villosus) belongs to the genus Dikerogammarus, which is part of the taxonomic family Gammaridae.
What kingdom does killer shrimp belong to?
killer shrimp (Dikerogammarus villosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of killer shrimp?
The closest relatives of killer shrimp in the genus Dikerogammarus include Demon Shrimp.

Native Range — 23 Countries

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Genus Dikerogammarus — 2 Species

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Demon Shrimp
Dikerogammarus haemobaphes
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killer shrimp
Dikerogammarus villosus
NE
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