Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID154717
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusHemigrapsus
Speciessanguineus
Common NameAsian shore crab
StateNY
CountyWestchester
LocalityEdith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye, Long Island Sound
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSaugatuck
HUC8 Number01100006
Map
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Collection Year1998
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:13150
Author:Kraemer, G.P., M. Sellberg, A. Gordon, and J. Main
Date:2007
Title:Eight-year record of Hemigrapsus sanguineus (Asian Shore Crab) invasion in Western Long Island Sound Estuary.
Journal:Northeastern Naturalist
Volume:14
Issue:2
Pages:207-224
CommentsCrab abundances were compared over three years (1998-2000).
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recorddrainage
Freshwater/MarineBrackish-Marine


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