Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1872923
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusCarcinus
Speciesmaenas
Common Namegreen crab
StateOR
CountyLincoln
LocalitySiletz Bay, Oregon
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSiletz-Yaquina
HUC8 Number17100204
HUC10 NameLower Siletz River
HUC10 Number1710020407
HUC12 NameSiletz Bay
HUC12 Number171002040709
Map
Collection Day17
Collection Month9
Collection Year2021
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 over 9/17/2021-9/19/2021
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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