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Japanese shore crab

Hemigrapsus penicillatus

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order
Decapoda (Decapoda)
Family
Varunidae
Genus
Hemigrapsus
Species
Hemigrapsus penicillatus (Japanese shore crab)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ケフサイソガニ
French crabe japonaise
German Japanische Strandkrabbe
Russian Кистеносный прибрежный краб

Similar Species in Hemigrapsus

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Asian brush crab
Hemigrapsus takanoi
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Asian Shore Crab
Hemigrapsus sanguineus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese shore crab?
The scientific name of Japanese shore crab is Hemigrapsus penicillatus. It belongs to the genus Hemigrapsus.
Where does Japanese shore crab live?
Japanese shore crab is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Japanese shore crab belong to?
Japanese shore crab (Hemigrapsus penicillatus) belongs to the genus Hemigrapsus, which is part of the taxonomic family Varunidae.
What kingdom does Japanese shore crab belong to?
Japanese shore crab (Hemigrapsus penicillatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese shore crab?
The closest relatives of Japanese shore crab in the genus Hemigrapsus include Asian brush crab, Asian Shore Crab.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Hemigrapsus — 3 Species

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Asian brush crab
Hemigrapsus takanoi
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Asian Shore Crab
Hemigrapsus sanguineus
NE
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Japanese shore crab
Hemigrapsus penicillatus
NE
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