Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1878185
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusHemigrapsus
Speciessanguineus
Common NameAsian shore crab
StateMA
CountyBarnstable
LocalitySandwich, MA
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCape Cod
HUC8 Number01090002
HUC10 NameCape Cod
HUC10 Number0109000202
HUC12 NameBarnstable Harbor-Cape Cod Bay
HUC12 Number010900020201
Map
Collection Month4
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46062
Author:Montanaro, R.C. and N.J. O'Connor
Date:2025
Title:Invasion population dynamics: a fine-scale demographic analysis of an invasive marine crustacean
Journal:Biological Invasions
Volume:27
Pages:155
CommentsSampling occurred from April to November 2021
Record TypeLiterature


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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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