Specimen Information

Eriocheir sinensis
Eriocheir sinensis
(Chinese mitten crab)
Crustaceans-Crabs
Exotic

Specimen ID269989
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusEriocheir
Speciessinensis
Common NameChinese mitten crab
StateDE
CountyNew Castle
LocalityDelaware Bay, near Collins Beach
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameBroadkill-Smyrna
HUC8 Number02040207
Map
+
Collection Day2
Collection Month6
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statuscollected
CommentsMale. Surface salinity = 4 ppt.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalalive
Museum Cat NumberSERC
Freshwater/MarineBrackish
Number Collected1


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

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

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.