Acantholithodes hispidus  (Spiny Lithode Crab)

Photo of Acantholithodes hispidus by Aaron Baldwin

© 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
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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.