Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID157471
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusHemigrapsus
Speciessanguineus
Common NameAsian shore crab
StateMA
CountyBristol
LocalityGooseberry Island, Horseneck Beach State Reservation, W side of island, SW of towers, Town of Westport
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameCape Cod
HUC8 Number01090002
Map
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Collection Day18
Collection Month1
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsHe observed dozens under the rocks, all around 5 mm in carapace size. The crabs were very active in the very low temperatures.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineBrackish-Marine
Number Collected0
Size~5 mm


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