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Family Majidae

TROPICAL EASTERN PACIFIC

Podochela hemphilli

Long Point, Catalina, CA, 10 feet

HEMPHILL'S KELP CRAB

Inhabits a variety of habitats at any depth.  Legs decorated with bits of seaweed or debris.  Attains carapace width of 3/4 inch.  Central California to Panama.