Distinguishing Characteristics |
Carapace circular, inflated, anterior end squared off, short; carapace and claws light colored with reddish, brownish or purplish mottling; claw appendages long and slender; single line of tubercles (small bumps) defining lateral margin of carapace; 3 spines on the posterior lateral margin of the carapace. |
Similar Species |
Similar to the pink purse crab but has dark mottling color, pink purse crab has no mottling. |
Habitat |
Gulf, prefers sand or muddy bottoms |
Maximum Size |
6 cm body length (2 1/3 in); common to 2 cm (3/4 in) carapace width |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
P. aquilonaris |
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