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Pugettia Dalli
''Pugettia'' is a genus of kelp crabs, in the family Epialtidae. It comprises the following species: *'' Pugettia dalli'' Rathbun, 1894 – spined kelp crab *'' Pugettia elongata'' Yokoya, 1933 *'' Pugettia gracilis'' Dana, 1851 – graceful kelp crab *'' Pugettia hubbsi'' Garth, 1958 *''Pugettia incisa'' (De Haan, 1839) *''Pugettia intermedia'' Sakai, 1938 *''Pugettia kagoshimensis'' Rathbun, 1933 *''Pugettia leytensis'' Rathbun, 1916 *''Pugettia marissinica'' Takeda & Miyake, 1972 *''Pugettia mindanaoensis'' Rathbun, 1916 *''Pugettia minor'' Ortmann, 1893 *''Pugettia nipponensis'' Rathbun, 1932 *''Pugettia pellucens'' Rathbun, 1932 *''Pugettia producta'' (Randall, 1840) – northern kelp crab or shield-backed kelp crab *''Pugettia quadridens'' (De Haan, 1839) *''Pugettia richii ''Pugettia'' is a genus of kelp crabs, in the family Epialtidae. It comprises the following species: *'' Pugettia dalli'' Rathbun, 1894 – spined kelp crab *'' Pugettia elongata'' Yokoya, 1933 *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pugettia Producta
''Pugettia producta'', known as the northern kelp crab or shield-backed kelp crab, is a species of crab in the family Epialtidae. Distribution Found along the Pacific Coast of North America from southern Alaska to northern Mexico. Description Upper carapace typically dark brown, olive, or olive brown. Underside surface tends to be more vibrant having colors such as red, yellow or orange. Younger crabs may be lighter olive brown or reddish brown. The carapace is a badge like shape similar to a police officer's badge or shield; hence the secondary name shield-backed crab. Carapace is curved and smooth, with a slick texture. The front of the crab has a protrusion called a rostrum, extending the carapace and used in feeding. They have large chelipeds used for defense and feeding. The northern kelp crab is part of the spider crab family and exhibits the long many jointed hairless legs associated with the family. Their long legs and shield-like carapace are key identifying factors. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
