From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Best found at
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Northwest bay of Krestof Island +
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Class
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Malacostraca +
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Common name is
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Black-clawed crab +
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Documentation requested
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false +
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Family
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Panopeidae +
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Genus
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Lophopanopeus +
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Is Documented by MRG
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Sitka +
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NeedBetterPhoto
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false +
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Order
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Decapoda +
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Origination status is
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Native +
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Phylum
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Arthropoda +
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Scientific name is
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Lophopanopeus bellus +
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SpecificEpithet
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bellus +
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Summary
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Three spines on the sides of the carapace. … Three spines on the sides of the carapace. This crab doesn't pinch when handled, and is found in mid- to low-energy, low intertidal areas. It is possible that the subspecies ''diegensis'' is present in our area. Look for tubercles on the chela and lobes on the front margins of the walking legs. If found, it would be appreciated if you could freeze a specimen and report your find to one of the website's editors.your find to one of the website's editors. +
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Synonyms include
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Xantho bellus +
, Xantho hemiphiliana +
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Has queryThis property is a special property in this wiki.
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Lophopanopeus bellus +
, Lophopanopeus bellus +
, Lophopanopeus bellus +
, Lophopanopeus bellus +
, Lophopanopeus bellus +
, Lophopanopeus bellus +
, Lophopanopeus bellus +
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Categories |
Marine Invertebrate +
, Species +
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Modification dateThis property is a special property in this wiki.
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8 May 2014 03:13:01 +
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