Crabs (Decapoda, Brachyura)
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Discussion
Jennyncmg
wrote:
1 Jan 2025
This looks like the moult of a Sesarma sp but they are usually found well up estuaries.
Unidentified Crab
Jennyncmg
wrote:
1 Jan 2025
I think this is Macrophthalmus crassipes, a Sentinel crab
Unidentified Crab
Jennyncmg
wrote:
10 Dec 2024
Leptograpsus variegatus has distinct diagonal markings on each side of the carapace so I think this is another species but dont know which one.
Leptograpsus variegatus
Jennyncmg
wrote:
1 Oct 2024
I agree with this ID if it is for the claw in the photo
Leptograpsus variegatus
MichaelBedingfield
wrote:
1 Oct 2024
PS. To correct the location, click on the Edit button and go to the map to adjust by clicking on the correct spot.
Unidentified Crab
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