Parastacidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 13 accepted species worldwide.
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Parastacidae animals belong to the Decapoda order in the Animalia kingdom. Their heads have four keels, a feature referenced by the species’ epithet. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Parastacidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. Adult males have a distinct red patch on the outer margin of their claws.
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