Californian crab

About

The Californian crab (Metacarcinus magister) is a species in the genus Metacarcinus. Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Malacostraca (Crustaceans)

Order

Decapoda (Decapoda)

Family

Cancridae

Genus

Metacarcinus

Species

Metacarcinus magister (Californian crab)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカイチョウガニ［ホクヨウイチョウガニ］

French crabe maître

German Kalifornischer Taschenkrebs

Russian Дандженесский краб

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Californian crab?

The scientific name of Californian crab is Metacarcinus magister. It belongs to the genus Metacarcinus.

Where does Californian crab live?

Californian crab is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.

What family does Californian crab belong to?

Californian crab (Metacarcinus magister) belongs to the genus Metacarcinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cancridae.

What kingdom does Californian crab belong to?

Californian crab (Metacarcinus magister) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).