Specimen ID | 850592 |
Group | Crustaceans-Crabs |
Genus | Hemigrapsus |
Species | sanguineus |
Common Name | Asian shore crab |
State | MA |
County | Suffolk |
Locality | Georges Island in Boston Harbor |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Charles |
HUC8 Number | 01090001 |
HUC10 Name | Saugus River-Frontal Broad Sound |
HUC10 Number | 0109000110 |
HUC12 Name | Outlet Saugus River-Frontal Broad Sound |
HUC12 Number | 010900011009 |
Map | |
Collection Day | 17 |
Collection Month | 5 |
Collection Year | 2015 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Potential Pathway | shipping ballast water |
Status | established |
Comments | "Juvenile crabs were very abundant under rocks in the intertidal zone. I believe the species to be Asian shore crab. All individuals looked similar so I assume it was the only species observed." |
Record Type | Personal communication |
Freshwater/Marine | Marine |
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