Epialtidae MacLeay 1838

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

kelp crab

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

Xeno Crab, Xenocarcinus conicus maybe

Though there are many bumps and small spines on this species' carapace, it does not have the prominent, laterally-directed spines behind the eyes that Oregonia gracilis has.

A view of the underside.

Naxioides spinigera, male (Borradaile 1903; pg. 699)Fig. 3. Naxioides spinigera, male ; a. whole animal, b. outside of hand, c. hooked hairs of two different shapes.

The long spines which make up the rostrum can be clearly seen from below

This individual, photographed underwater, is clinging to the stalks of Nereocystis kelp. Photo July 2005 by Jim Nestler

Hyastenus espinosus (Borradaile, 1903)Fig. 4. Halimus espinosus, male ; a. whole animal, b. outside of hand, c. end-joint of a walking leg, d. hooked hairs.

Xeno Crab, Xenocarcinus tuberculatus

Chorilia longipes from 100 m depth, San Juan Channel. The carapace of this individual is 2.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm long, including rostrum. The total leg span in a normal stance is 14 cm. (Photo by: Dave Cowles, July 2007)

Pugettia producta from Sharpe Cove dock (running from me). Carapace length 6 cm. (Photo by: Dave Cowles July 2011)

Urochordata

Xeno Crab, Xenocarcinus tuberculatus