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
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Photo ID #	2112
Comments	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.