Specimen Information

Eriocheir sinensis
Eriocheir sinensis
(Chinese mitten crab)
Crustaceans-Crabs
Exotic

Specimen ID166845
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusEriocheir
Speciessinensis
Common NameChinese mitten crab
StateMD
LocalityPatapsco River, at mouth [SE of Baltimore]
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameUpper Chesapeake Bay
HUC8 Number02060001
Map
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Collection Day9
Collection Month6
Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statuscollected
CommentsMale specimen. See voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalpreserved
Museum Cat NumberUSNM
VerifierDr. Greg Ruiz, Smithsonian Env. Research Center
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Eriocheir sinensis
Eriocheir sinensis


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