Specimen Information

Carcinus maenas
Carcinus maenas
(green crab)
Crustaceans-Crabs
Exotic

Specimen ID154675
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusCarcinus
Speciesmaenas
Common Namegreen crab
StateCT
CountyNew Haven
LocalityCentral Long Island Sound (quantitative surveys from west to east along the northern coast of LIS)
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLong Island Sound
HUC8 Number02030203
Map
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Collection Year1996
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsFrom Drew Lohrer's email: Carinus maenas found at most of the sites were Hemigrapsus sanguineus was found. Green crabs have declined in rocky intertidal habitats coincident with Hemigrapsus sanguineus invasion. Nevertheless, green crabs still widely abundant. Sites in Central Long Island Sound where Hemigrapsus was found were Milford, Morris Cove in East Haven, and Hammonassett State Park, and Carcinus maenas were found at most of these. Specific sites not noted.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine


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