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Chinese freshwater edible crab

Eriocheir sinensis

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中华绒螯蟹（Eriocheir sinensis）在IUCN红色名录中被列为未评估（NE）。尚未依据IUCN红色名录标准进行评估，保护状况有待确定。

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (26 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (动物界)

Arthropoda (节肢动物门)

Malacostraca (软甲纲)

Decapoda (十足目)

Species

Eriocheir sinensis (Chinese freshwater edible crab)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チュウゴクモクズガニ

French crabe chinois

German Chinesische Wollhandkrabbe

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节肢动物门

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese freshwater edible crab?

The scientific name of Chinese freshwater edible crab is Eriocheir sinensis. It belongs to the genus Eriocheir.

Where does Chinese freshwater edible crab live?

Chinese freshwater edible crab is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (26 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary.

What family does Chinese freshwater edible crab belong to?

Chinese freshwater edible crab (Eriocheir sinensis) belongs to the genus Eriocheir, which is part of the taxonomic family Varunidae.

What kingdom does Chinese freshwater edible crab belong to?

Chinese freshwater edible crab (Eriocheir sinensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

Native Range — 32 Countries

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Genus Eriocheir — 1 Species

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Chinese freshwater edible crab

Eriocheir sinensis

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Data verified 三月 2026

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