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Acantholithodes hispidus  (Spiny Lithode Crab)

Photo of Acantholithodes hispidus by Aaron Baldwin
© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2077)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location Sitka Sound, SE Alaska Photographer Aaron Baldwin
Habitat shallow to moderate deep subtidal
Photo Date Upload Date October 18, 2007
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UTM Northing Photo ID # 2077
Notes The spiny lithode crab is most often seen in shrimp pots. It may also be found by divers in rockpiles. Photo taken with Pentax Optio W10 underwater camera submerged in shallow aquarium.


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