Porcellanidae

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Family: Porcellanidae

Group: Marine Invertebrate, Species

Scientific NameCommon NameSummary
Petrolisthes eriomerusFlattop porcelain crabThis 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.