Specimen Information

Petrolisthes armatus
Petrolisthes armatus
(green porcelain crab)
Crustaceans-Crabs
Native Transplant

Specimen ID154673
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusPetrolisthes
Speciesarmatus
Common Namegreen porcelain crab
StateSC
CountyGeorgetown
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, North Inlet Estuary
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCoastal Carolina
HUC8 Number03040208
HUC10 NameNorth Inlet
HUC10 Number0304020804
HUC12 NameDebidue Creek
HUC12 Number030402080402
Map
Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
CommentsThe appearance of this species was documented and arrived in the estuary since 1998.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/12/2025].

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