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Redclaw

Cherax quadricarinatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (5 countries), and South America (5 countries).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇱 Israel 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇲🇹 Malta 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇾 Paraguay 🇵🇪 Peru 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Malacostraca (Crustaceans)

Species

Cherax quadricarinatus (Redclaw)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Redclaw?

The scientific name of Redclaw is Cherax quadricarinatus. It belongs to the genus Cherax.

What is the conservation status of Redclaw?

Redclaw (Cherax quadricarinatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Redclaw live?

Redclaw is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (5 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Bahamas, Belgium, China, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Israel, Jamaica.

What family does Redclaw belong to?

Redclaw (Cherax quadricarinatus) belongs to the genus Cherax, which is part of the taxonomic family Parastacidae.

Is Redclaw endangered?

No, Redclaw (Cherax quadricarinatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Redclaw belong to?

Redclaw (Cherax quadricarinatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Redclaw?

The closest relatives of Redclaw in the genus Cherax include Hairy Marron, Koonac, Yabby.