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Italian freshwater crab

Potamon fluviatile

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order
Decapoda (Decapoda)
Family
Potamidae
Genus
Potamon
Species
Potamon fluviatile (Italian freshwater crab)

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeine Flusskrabbe

Similar Species in Potamon

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Bieberstein's freshwater crab
Potamon ibericum
Near Threatened
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Aegean freshwater crab
Potamon potamios
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Italian freshwater crab?
The scientific name of Italian freshwater crab is Potamon fluviatile. It belongs to the genus Potamon.
What is the conservation status of Italian freshwater crab?
Italian freshwater crab (Potamon fluviatile) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Italian freshwater crab live?
Italian freshwater crab is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Italian freshwater crab belong to?
Italian freshwater crab (Potamon fluviatile) belongs to the genus Potamon, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamidae.
What kingdom does Italian freshwater crab belong to?
Italian freshwater crab (Potamon fluviatile) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Italian freshwater crab?
The closest relatives of Italian freshwater crab in the genus Potamon include Bieberstein's freshwater crab, Aegean freshwater crab.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Potamon — 3 Species

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Bieberstein's freshwater crab
Potamon ibericum
NT 🐾
Aegean freshwater crab
Potamon potamios
NT
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Italian freshwater crab
Potamon fluviatile
NT
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