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New England Blue Crab

Callinectes sapidus

Photo by mybuddybird
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Field Notes

Description:

I found this crab on Narragansett beach. It had recently been washed up onto the shore. It was a New England Blue Crab.

Habitat:

I found this crab on the shore. Usually these crabs are under rocks and in the water.

Species ID Suggestions

Blue crab

Callinectes danae
José N. Daza Gómez
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PublishedAugust 3, 2011

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