This individual from Kalaloch also shows the hairy legs (actually setae not hairs) common on this species, plus the three teeth on the anterolateral margin of the carapace which distinguish genus Hemigrapsus from Pachygrapsus crassipes (which has only two teeth). Although abundant setae on the legs is characteristic of H. oregonensis and are evident in this individual, most individuals found near the Rosario Marine Labs have very few setae on the legs. Photo by Dave Cowles, July 2009
The ovaries and testes of mitten crabs are considered to be a delicacy in southeast Asia. Consequently mitten crabs are a seasonal product, consumed during the autumn migration period when the gonads are ripening.
