Specimen Information

Hemigrapsus sanguineus
Hemigrapsus sanguineus
(Asian shore crab)
Crustaceans-Crabs
Exotic

Specimen ID238748
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusHemigrapsus
Speciessanguineus
Common NameAsian shore crab
StateNJ
CountyCape May
LocalityDelaware Bay at North Cape May
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCohansey-Maurice
HUC8 Number02040206
HUC10 NameDennis Creek-Delaware Bay
HUC10 Number0204020607
HUC12 NameFishing Creek-Delaware Bay
HUC12 Number020402060701
Map
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Collection Day16
Collection Month7
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
CommentsSee voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalfrozen temporarily
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Photo
Hemigrapsus sanguineus
Hemigrapsus sanguineus
Hemigrapsus sanguineus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/3/2024].

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