Specimen Information

Carcinus maenas
Carcinus maenas
(green crab)
Crustaceans-Crabs
Exotic

Specimen ID1872922
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusCarcinus
Speciesmaenas
Common Namegreen crab
StateOR
CountyTillamook
LocalitySalmon River Estuary, Oregon, USA
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSiletz-Yaquina
HUC8 Number17100204
HUC10 NameSalmon River
HUC10 Number1710020408
HUC12 NameLower Salmon River
HUC12 Number171002040803
Map
Collection Day1
Collection Month8
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:45414
Author:de Rivera, C.E., A.A. Larson, B.G. Rubinoff, L.R. Soto, S.L. Wright, E.D. Grosholz, G.M. Ruiz, and A.L. Chang
Date:2025
Title:Consumption pressure in estuaries peaks at intermediate salinities
Journal:Aquatic Invasions
Volume:20
Issue:1
Pages:153-173
CommentsSampling occurred from 8/1/2023-8/3/2023
Record TypeLiterature


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/15/2026].

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