Potamon rhodium, commonly known as the Rhodes freshwater crab and locally known as the Valley crab, is a semi-terrestrial crab endemic to the island of Rhodes, Greece. The unique pattern on the carapace seems to mimic a moth.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rhodes Freshwater Crab being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Decapoda
- Family
- Potamidae
- Genus
- Potamon
- Species
- Potamon rhodium
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