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Romaleon branneri
(Furrowed Rock Crab)
© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2112)
Photographer's Submitted Details
Photo Location
Middle Island, Sitka Sound
Photographer
Aaron Baldwin
Habitat
Under rocks, lowest intertidal
Photo Date
Upload Date
October 19, 2007
Elevation (m)
UTM Zone #
Latitude
UTM Easting
Longitude
UTM Northing
Photo ID #
2112
Notes
The furrowed rock crab is not commonly encountered. The dense covering of hair on the carapace help distinguish this species. Juveniles of C. antennarius may be hairy, but the sharp ridge of spines on the claws of C. branneri is lacking in that species.
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