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lobed croton

Astraea lobata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Cuba), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Mollusca (软体动物门)
Class
Gastropoda (腹足纲)
Order
Trochida (马蹄螺目)
Family
Turbinidae
Genus
Astraea
Species
Astraea lobata (lobed croton)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese café-bravo

Similar Species in Astraea

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sun shell
Astraea heliotropium
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lobed croton?
The scientific name of lobed croton is Astraea lobata. It belongs to the genus Astraea.
Where does lobed croton live?
lobed croton is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Cuba), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, Taiwan.
What family does lobed croton belong to?
lobed croton (Astraea lobata) belongs to the genus Astraea, which is part of the taxonomic family Turbinidae.
What kingdom does lobed croton belong to?
lobed croton (Astraea lobata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of lobed croton?
The closest relatives of lobed croton in the genus Astraea include sun shell.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Astraea — 2 Species

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lobed croton
Astraea lobata
NE
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sun shell
Astraea heliotropium
LC
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