Hapalogaster mertensii

Hairy crab:

Hairy crab (Hapalogaster mertensii): This is a rather hard-to-find intertidal crab, but it is easily recognized from all the standard crabs by its funny fuzz. The similar species to look out for is Hapalogaster grebnitzkii, which has longer rostrum and blue insides of its pincer fingers. Otherwise, the closest species is Granular claw crab (Oedignathus inermis), which also has a soft "belly," but no hair.

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References

Weblinks

• WoRMS Page for Hapalogaster mertensii
• Search Arctos Database for Hapalogaster mertensii (Southeast only)
• Search Arctos Database for Hapalogaster mertensii (entire database)
• Encyclopedia of Life search for Hapalogaster mertensii
• iNaturalist Observations for Hapalogaster mertensii in Southeast Alaska

Other References

• Lamb Hanby 2005

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