Hemigrapsus oregonensis
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Hemigrapsus oregonensis is a small shore crab of the family Varunidae; formerly classified under the family Grapsidae. It is known under several common names, including yellow shore crab, hairy shore
H. oregonensis found on the coast of Parksville, BC
Hemigrapsus oregonensis, on Orcas Island, Washington
Single-clawed H. oregonensis with algae growing from carapace and limbs found in Parksville, BC
Purple shore crab
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The purple shore crab is a common crab of the family Varunidae that is indigenous to the west coast of United States, Canada, and Mexico. H. nudus was first described in 1847 by Adam White, and in 185
Front, bottom, and top views of the Purple Shore Crab
Front facing image of H. nudus