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Tadpole Shrimp

Triops cancriformis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Japan, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Branchiopoda (Branchiopoda)

Order

Notostraca (Notostraca)

Species

Triops cancriformis (Tadpole Shrimp)

Names in Other Languages

German Sommer-Schildkrebs

Similar Species in Triops

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tadpole Shrimp?

The scientific name of Tadpole Shrimp is Triops cancriformis. It belongs to the genus Triops.

What is the conservation status of Tadpole Shrimp?

Tadpole Shrimp (Triops cancriformis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tadpole Shrimp live?

Tadpole Shrimp is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Japan, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Japan, Sweden.

What family does Tadpole Shrimp belong to?

Tadpole Shrimp (Triops cancriformis) belongs to the genus Triops, which is part of the taxonomic family Triopsidae.

What kingdom does Tadpole Shrimp belong to?

Tadpole Shrimp (Triops cancriformis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Tadpole Shrimp?

The closest relatives of Tadpole Shrimp in the genus Triops include Shield shrimp, Shield shrimp, Shield shrimp, Shield shrimp.