Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1702901
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusHemigrapsus
Speciessanguineus
Common NameAsian shore crab
StateNJ
CountyCape May
LocalityFound near Cape May, New Jersey, United States
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameGreat Egg Harbor
HUC8 Number02040302
Map
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Collection Year1988
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:39289
Author:O'Connor, N.J.
Date:2000
Title:Another successful crab invader: the asian shore crab Hemigrapsus sanguineus
Journal:Aquatic Nuisance Species Digest
Volume:4
Issue:1
Pages:6-7
Record TypeLiterature


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