Cancer productus Randall 1840

shore crab

The tip of the dactyl on the chela of Cancer productus is dark, and the propodus has several tubercles, some of which are usually arranged in longitudinal lines.

The carapace of Cancer productus has 10 teeth lateral to the eye. The carapace is widest at the 9th tooth.

In this individual (live) one can see the fringes of setae on the legs.

This large male is holding a smaller female, in preparation for her molt.

Mating takes place after the female has molted.

Cancer productus, about 12 cm carapace width, at Sares Head (Photo by: Dave Cowles September 2005)

Cancer productus, the red crab; male.