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American Clawed Lobster

Homarus americanus

Not Evaluated

About

美洲龙虾（Homarus americanus）尚未被IUCN红色名录正式评估，是世界上最具商业价值的海洋甲壳类之一，广泛分布于北美大西洋沿岸的岩石底质海域。该物种以两只不对称的大螯肢为显著特征，一只用于夹碎，另一只用于切割食物。美洲龙虾寿命可超过50年，个体重量记录最高达20千克以上。

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Arthropoda (节肢动物门)
Class
Malacostraca (软甲纲)
Order
Decapoda (十足目)
Family
Nephropidae
Genus
Homarus
Species
Homarus americanus (American Clawed Lobster)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカンロブスター
Spanish bogavante americano
French homard
German Amerikanischer Hummer

Similar Species in Homarus

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European Lobster
Homarus gammarus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Clawed Lobster?
The scientific name of American Clawed Lobster is Homarus americanus. It belongs to the genus Homarus.
Where does American Clawed Lobster live?
American Clawed Lobster is found in Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does American Clawed Lobster belong to?
American Clawed Lobster (Homarus americanus) belongs to the genus Homarus, which is part of the taxonomic family Nephropidae.
What kingdom does American Clawed Lobster belong to?
American Clawed Lobster (Homarus americanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of American Clawed Lobster?
The closest relatives of American Clawed Lobster in the genus Homarus include European Lobster.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Homarus — 2 Species

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American Clawed Lobster
Homarus americanus
NE
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European Lobster
Homarus gammarus
LC
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