Acantholithodes hispidus
(Spiny Lithode Crab)
© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2078)
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
Elevation (m)
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Photo ID #
2078
Comments
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.