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Red Swamp Crayfish

Procambarus clarkii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (15 countries), North America (7 countries), and South America (4 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Malacostraca (Crustaceans)

Species

Procambarus clarkii (Red Swamp Crayfish)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカザリガニ

French écrevisse rouge de marais

German Louisiana-Flusskrebs

Similar Species in Procambarus

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Brushnose Crayfish

Procambarus pubescens

Procambarus virginalis

Not Evaluated

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Ouachita River Crayfish

Procambarus ouachitae

Least Concern

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Peninsula Crayfish

Procambarus paeninsulanus

Southern White River Crayfish

Procambarus zonangulus

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Swamp Crayfish?

The scientific name of Red Swamp Crayfish is Procambarus clarkii. It belongs to the genus Procambarus.

Where does Red Swamp Crayfish live?

Red Swamp Crayfish is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (15 countries), North America (7 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic.

What family does Red Swamp Crayfish belong to?

Red Swamp Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) belongs to the genus Procambarus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cambaridae.

What kingdom does Red Swamp Crayfish belong to?

Red Swamp Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Red Swamp Crayfish?

The closest relatives of Red Swamp Crayfish in the genus Procambarus include Brushnose Crayfish, Deceitful Crayfish, Florida Crayfish, marbled crayfish, Ouachita River Crayfish.