Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID261736
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusHemigrapsus
Speciessanguineus
Common NameAsian shore crab
StateNY
CountyWestchester
LocalityLong Island Sound, Dog Beach at the end of Beach Avenue in Larchmont
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBronx
HUC8 Number02030102
HUC10 NameHutchinson River-Mamaroneck River
HUC10 Number0203010202
HUC12 NameEast Creek-Mamaroneck Harbor
HUC12 Number020301020203
Map
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Collection Day17
Collection Month6
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
CommentsSee voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collectedhundreds
Photo
Hemigrapsus sanguineus
Hemigrapsus sanguineus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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