Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1924634
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusCarcinus
Speciesmaenas
Common Namegreen crab
CountryCanada
StatePE
LocalitySteward Cove, Stratford, Prince Edward Island
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameGulf of St. Lawrence - Eastern Scotian Shelf
HUC8 Number32003700
Map
Collection Month6
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46646
Author:Bisset, W.G., B.J. Vriends, P.T. FLynn, D. Quintanilla-Ahumada, K.D. Lynn, and P.A. Quijón
Date:2026
Title:Adult-juvenile interactions between decapod crustaceans in Atlantic Canada: Native rock crabs offer little biotic resistance against non-indigenous green crabs
Journal:Biological Invasions
Volume:28
Pages:73
CommentsSampling occurred from June to July of 2024
Record TypeLiterature
Size5.5-7.7cm


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/9/2026].

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