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Family Grapsidae

NORTHEAST PACIFIC

Pachygrapsus crassipes

Emerald Bay, Catalina, CA

 

Malibu Lagoon, CA

 

Malibu Lagoon, CA

STRIPED SHORE CRAB

Inhabits rocky intertidal zone.  Attains carapace width of 2 inches.  Oregon to Sea of Cortez.