Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID155679
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusHemigrapsus
Speciessanguineus
Common NameAsian shore crab
StateME
CountyKnox
LocalityAtlantic Ocean at Crescent Beach in Owl's Head
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameMaine Coastal
HUC8 Number01050002
Map
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Collection Day13
Collection Month7
Collection Year2002
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsMost-northern point along the Atlantic seaboard as of this collection date.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineBrackish-Marine


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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