Japanese Freshwater Crab
Geothelphusa dehaani
Classification
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Decapoda
- Family
- Potamidae
Geothelphusa dehaani est une espèce de crabes d'eau douce de la famille des Potamidae. Originaire du Japon, ce crabe se rencontre dans l'eau et sur la terre.
Geothelphusa dehaani, commonly known as Japanese freshwater crab or sawagani (Japanese: サワガニ), is a species of freshwater crab in the family Potamidae, endemic to Japan. It inhabits clear mountain streams and is known for its small size, nocturnal behavior, and role as an indicator of healthy freshwater ecosystems. The species is also a culinary delicacy in Japanese cuisine.
Geothelphusa dehaani es una especie de crustáceo decápodo de la familia Potamidae. Distribución geográfica Es oriundo de las islas de Honshu, Kyushu y Ryūkyū (Japón). Referencias Enlaces externos Wikispecies tiene un artículo sobre Geothelphusa dehaani.
Distribution
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