Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1871158
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusHemigrapsus
Speciessanguineus
Common NameAsian shore crab
StateNJ
CountyCape May
LocalityCape May Canal, NJ
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCohansey-Maurice
HUC8 Number02040206
HUC10 NameDennis Creek-Frontal Delaware Bay
HUC10 Number0204020607
HUC12 NameFishing Creek-Frontal Delaware Bay
HUC12 Number020402060701
Map
Collection Year2020
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:45320
Author:Griffen, B.D., M. Bolander, L.S. Fletcher, J. Luckett, M.F. Repetto, N. Smith, C. Stancil, and B.J. Toscano
Date:2024
Title:Factors influencing variation in reproduction in invasive species: a case study of the Asian shore crab Hemigrapsus sanguineus
Journal:Biological Invasions
Volume:26
Pages:3243-3255
Comments63 gravid females collected
Record TypeLiterature
Number Collected63
Number of Females63


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/12/2025].

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