Flying Crab

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Malacostraca (Crustaceans)

Order

Decapoda (Decapoda)

Family

Polybiidae

Genus

Liocarcinus

Species

Liocarcinus holsatus (Flying Crab)

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeine Schwimmkrabbe

Similar Species in Liocarcinus

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arch-fronted swimming crab

Liocarcinus navigator

Least Concern

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Cleanser crab

Liocarcinus depurator

Least Concern

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Marbled Swimming Crab

Liocarcinus marmoreus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flying Crab?

The scientific name of Flying Crab is Liocarcinus holsatus. It belongs to the genus Liocarcinus.

What is the conservation status of Flying Crab?

Flying Crab (Liocarcinus holsatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Flying Crab live?

Flying Crab is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Flying Crab belong to?

Flying Crab (Liocarcinus holsatus) belongs to the genus Liocarcinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Polybiidae.

Is Flying Crab endangered?

No, Flying Crab (Liocarcinus holsatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Flying Crab belong to?

Flying Crab (Liocarcinus holsatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Flying Crab?

The closest relatives of Flying Crab in the genus Liocarcinus include arch-fronted swimming crab, Cleanser crab, Marbled Swimming Crab.