by David Young | Jul 29, 2024 | Arthropods
Dungeness Crab Authors:Â Duncan Bailey and Paul Guevarra Scientific name: Â Metacarcinus magister Size Range:Â The carapace width of the Dungeness Crab is typically under 20 cm (7.9 in), but can be up to 25 cm (9.8 in). Females can be up to 18 cm (7 in) wide....
by David Young | Jul 29, 2024 | Arthropods
Pygmy Rock Crab Author: Â Sam Mitchell-Joy Scientific name: Glebocarcinus oregonensis, Cancer oregonensis Common names: Â Pygmy Rock Crab, Oregon Cancer Crab, Hairy Cancer Crab Size range: Â A pygmy rock crab can grow up to 5cm (2 inches) across its carapace. The males...
by David Young | Jul 29, 2024 | Arthropods
European Green Crab Authors:Â Lilly Powell and Emma Hornell Scientific name:Â Carcinus maenas Size Range:Â The European Green Crab is commonly between 60mm long and 90mm wide but has been noted to grow up to 101mm wide in non-native areas such as British Columbia....
by David Young | Jul 28, 2024 | Arthropods
Northern Kelp Crab Common name: Northern Kelp Crab, Shield-Backed Kelp Crab Scientific name: Pugettia producta Size range: Carapace 7.8-9.3 cm across, with differing appendage sizes Author: Ruby Wallace Photography: Thank you to Andy Murch for permission to use his...
by David Young | Jul 28, 2024 | Arthropods
The Graceful Decorator Crab By Maddi Larson Scientific name:Â Â Oregonia gracilis Common names:Â Graceful Decorator Crab, Slender Decorator Crab, Decorator Crab, and Spider Crab Size range:Â The Graceful Decorator Crab, measured across the carapace and including the...
by David Young | Jul 28, 2024 | Arthropods
Umbrella Crab Authors: Fai &Vivian Scientific name: Cryptolithodes sitchensis Common name: Umbrella crab, Sitka crab or Turtle Crab    Size Range:  5 – 10 cm (2.0 – 3.9in) Identifying Features The Umbrella Crab is a species of Lithoid crustacean native to...