Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1703904
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusEriocheir
Speciessinensis
Common NameChinese mitten crab
StateLA
CountyPlaquemines
LocalityZinzin Bay, Gulf of Mexico
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLower Mississippi-New Orleans
HUC8 Number08090100
Map
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Collection Month12
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Statusunknown
CommentsFirst time the species has been seen in the state since 1987.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierR. Bourgeois, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Freshwater/MarineBrackish
Number Collected1


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