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Created 1/27/2016

Family Grapsidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Cyclograpsus henshawi

Lilipuna Pier, Kane'ohe Bay, O'ahu

 

 HENSHAW'S SHORE CRAB

Locally common under stones along the water's edge of sheltered bays.  The smooth carapace has microscopic pits and six white spots.  Carapace width attains 3/4 inch.  Endemic to Hawai'i.