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Plum Woodlouse

Porcellionides pruinosus

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Arthropoda (节肢动物门)
Class
Malacostraca (软甲纲)
Order
Isopoda (等足目)
Family
Porcellionidae
Genus
Porcellionides
Species
Porcellionides pruinosus (Plum Woodlouse)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホソワラジムシ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Plum Woodlouse?
The scientific name of Plum Woodlouse is Porcellionides pruinosus. It belongs to the genus Porcellionides.
Where does Plum Woodlouse live?
Plum Woodlouse is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal.
What family does Plum Woodlouse belong to?
Plum Woodlouse (Porcellionides pruinosus) belongs to the genus Porcellionides, which is part of the taxonomic family Porcellionidae.
What kingdom does Plum Woodlouse belong to?
Plum Woodlouse (Porcellionides pruinosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Porcellionides — 1 Species

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Plum Woodlouse
Porcellionides pruinosus
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