Specimen Information

Eriocheir sinensis
Eriocheir sinensis
(Chinese mitten crab)
Crustaceans-Crabs
Exotic

Specimen ID235806
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusEriocheir
Speciessinensis
Common NameChinese mitten crab
CountryCanada
StateON
LocalityLake Superior, Thunder Bay Harbour, Ontario, at Ontario Power generating station on Mission Island
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDog River-Frontal Lake Superior
HUC8 Number04160001
HUC10 NameDog River-Frontal Lake Superior
HUC10 Number0416000100
HUC12 NameDog River-Frontal Lake Superior
HUC12 Number041600010000
Map
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Collection Day21
Collection Month10
Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusfailed
CommentsThis is the second specimen (a female) collected at the power plant. First specimens was 10 months prior. See voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size62 mm width, 55 mm length, 83 g
Photo
Eriocheir sinensis
Eriocheir sinensis


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