This category is for species of the infraorder Brachyura which can be found in the Pacific Ocean.

The Pacific Northwest Crab Research Group (PCRG) is a consortium of scientific research partners, resource managers, and community members working to improve our collective …

The Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) [2] makes up one of the most important seafood industries along the west coast of North America. [3] [4] [5] Its typical range extends from …

Crabs are crustaceans, having an exterior skeleton or shell. When crabbing in Washington, it's important to be able to identify your catch, to ensure you've caught the correct species. It's …

Feb 14, 2023 · The Pacific Coast is teeming with wildlife of all shapes and sizes, but our most iconic critters happen to be crustaceous. In the long awaited sixth installment of Species …

From the giant Japanese Spider Crab to the small European Green Crab, this article takes a closer look at the most popular types of crab and their physical characteristics, making it …

Keep reading to learn about 12 crabs in California. 1. Yellow Rock Crab. Scientific Name: Metacarcinus anthonyi. The yellow rock crab is native to North America’s Pacific coast. It is …

Sep 18, 2022 · These crabs are found across the Indo-Pacific. They are primarily found on islands off the coasts of Africa to the Gambier Islands of the Eastern Pacific ocean. As their name …

Dec 9, 2024 · From giant crabs found on the Alaskan coast and around Japan to tiny, colorful land crabs that live in the South Pacific, you'll find crab on the menu in almost every seaside region. …

Pacific mole crabs (Emerita analoga), also known as sand crabs, are one of the most important and abundant invertebrates on the sandy beach. They live along the Pacific coast from Alaska …