European edible crab

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar)

Class

Malacostraca (Malakostraka)

Order

Decapoda (On ayaklılar)

Family

Cancridae

Genus

Cancer

Species

Cancer pagurus (European edible crab)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish buey

French crabe-dormeur

German Taschenkrebs

Portuguese sapateira

Similar Species in Cancer

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Atlantic Rock Crab

Cancer irroratus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European edible crab?

The scientific name of European edible crab is Cancer pagurus. It belongs to the genus Cancer.

What is the conservation status of European edible crab?

European edible crab (Cancer pagurus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does European edible crab live?

European edible crab is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does European edible crab belong to?

European edible crab (Cancer pagurus) belongs to the genus Cancer, which is part of the taxonomic family Cancridae.

Is European edible crab endangered?

No, European edible crab (Cancer pagurus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does European edible crab belong to?

European edible crab (Cancer pagurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of European edible crab?

The closest relatives of European edible crab in the genus Cancer include Atlantic Rock Crab.