Porcellanidae
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Family: Porcellanidae
Group: Marine Invertebrate, Species
Scientific Name | Common Name | Summary |
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Petrolisthes eriomerus | Flattop porcelain crab | This crab is common under rocks at low tides under +3 ft, in low-energy shores, usually with medium-sized rocks embedded in granular to fine sediment. Its pincers often break off when the animal is handled too roughly. |