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grass prawm

Palaemon elegans

Least Concern

About

grass prawm (Palaemon elegans) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (11 countries), and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇩🇪 Germany 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Malacostraca (Crustaceans)

Species

Palaemon elegans (grass prawm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish quisquilla

French bouquet

German Kleine Felsgarnele

Similar Species in Palaemon

Palaemon macrodactylus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of grass prawm?

The scientific name of grass prawm is Palaemon elegans. It belongs to the genus Palaemon.

What is the conservation status of grass prawm?

grass prawm (Palaemon elegans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does grass prawm live?

grass prawm is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (11 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Azerbaijan, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Norway.

What family does grass prawm belong to?

grass prawm (Palaemon elegans) belongs to the genus Palaemon, which is part of the taxonomic family Palaemonidae.

Is grass prawm endangered?

No, grass prawm (Palaemon elegans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does grass prawm belong to?

grass prawm (Palaemon elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of grass prawm?

The closest relatives of grass prawm in the genus Palaemon include Baltic prawn, Oriental prawn, Common Prawn.